Landscaping Courses

The Landscaping and Groundskeeping degree track prepares students to prudently manage and maintain both indoor and outdoor recreational and ornamental plants along with the academic know-how to translated design into reality. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer landscaping courses.

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Spartanburg Community College

1000 Powell Mill Road, Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg Community College, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was established in 1963and serves the areas of Union, Cherokee and Union. Originally known as Spartanburg Technical College, the school was renamed in 2006 to better reflect its role and offerings. The school plans to open a second Campus in downtown Spartanburg beginning in fall 2013 as part of the schools efforts to reach out to areas and residents that are unable to reach the current campus. The school is one of sixteen that comprise the South Carolina Technical College System.

Academics

Spartanburg Community College offers a variety for programs for interested and aspiring students. Transfer programs prepare students for entry into a four year institution by allowing them to complete the first two year of a bachelor's degree followed by transfer of credits and the student to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn their degree. Career training programs prepare students for entry into the workforce by providing skill development and education in order to be able to operate in the chosen industry or field as a professional. Programs take two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Admissions and Financial Aid

Any individuals interested in enrollment at Spartanburg Community College may do so through the submission of a completed application and payment of associated fees. Students should be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma, and if possible should supply transcripts and test scores. Financial aid is available for eligible students in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is the school's primary source for determining awards.

Career Options for Graduates

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Spartanburg, SC
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $46220

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

Description

Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. Usually requires specific training and State or Federal certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).