Horticulture & Landscaping

This innovative program is designed to prepare students for the many career opportunities within the horticulture industry. In Horticulture, students develop the skills in Arboriculture, Floriculture, Turf Management, Power Equipment Technology, Irrigation Technologies, Heavy Equipment Operations, and Landscape Design, Maintenance and Construction. Students can specialize in landscape management, landscape construction, Athletic and Golf turf management, horticultural business management, Floral Design and Arborculture. Students operate specialized turf and landscape power equipment as they assist in the care of the expansive campus while undertaking many community projects in our five member towns.

Career Opportunities

Our Horticulture & Landscape Contracting program provides students with the technical knowledge and skills to succeed in a rewarding career in the areas of:

  • Landscape Business Owner

  • Power Equipment Technician

  • College and University

  • Irrigation Technician

  • Interior Landscape Specialist

  • Florist

  • Arborist

  • Land Surveyor

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Landscape Designer

Program Highlights

  • Landscape Construction

  • Floral Design

  • Turf Grass Management

  • Arborculture

  • Irrigation Technology

  • Power Equipment Repair

  • Interior Landscape

  • Land Surveying

  • Heavy Equipment Operations

  • Construction of Doran Park and new athletic fields for the Barry J. Motta Sports Complex

  • Completion of New LPN Bldg

  • Bourne Middle School Outdoor Classroom

Licensure Opportunities

Licensure after UCT:

  • Massachusetts Pesticide License

  • Hoisting License

  • MCLP/ISA/MCH