Agriculture Irrigation Technician Certificate of Achievement

This certificate introduces students to the design, installation and management of landscape and agricultural irrigation systems. Students completing this certificate will acquire familiarity with plant science and nutrition, irrigation equipment, and the techniques and design of irrigation systems. Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment as irrigation consultants and landscape architects.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate managerial and leadership abilities in ag irrigation classes for employment that will enhance opportunities and success in the agriculture field.
  2. Master academic proficiency and demonstrate specific skills within agriculture and landscape irrigation disciplines needed for employment within the industry.
  3. Master skills needed to obtain a certificate.
  4. Be qualified for jobs as irrigation consultants and landscape architects.

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
Required Courses
AGPS 001Soils & Plant Nutrition4
AGPS 005Plant Science3
AGPS 032Pesticide Laws & Regulations2
AGEH 027Turfgrass & Landscape Pest Management3
AGEH 030Landscape Equipment2
AGEH 046Landscape Irrigation Systems2
AGEH 046LLandscape Irrigation Systems Lab1
Electives
Select 6 units from the following:
AGEH 001Horticulture3
AGEH 005Ornamental Plant Identification3
AGEH 008Landscape Management3
AGPS 002Entomology - General & Applied4
AGPS 005LPlant Science Lab1
AGBU 059ALeadership1
AGBU 059BCareers1
BI 004Elements of Biology4
CART 060Sanitation and Safety2
CH 003Introductory General Chemistry4
NR 001Conservation of Natural Resources3
NR 020GPS and Map Use1
NR 021Introduction to GIS3
AGEH 095AEnvironmental Horticulture Turfgrass Work Experience (Maximum of 4 units may be used for work experience)1-4
or BUAC 095A Accounting Work Experience
or CIS 095A Computer Information Systems Work Experience
CERTIFICATE TOTAL23