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College of the Desert

Associate's DegreeCIP: 31.0302

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Palm Desert, California

    43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, California, 92260

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 37-3011.00

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationOperation and ControlMonitoringTime ManagementManagement of Personnel ResourcesInstructingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationWriting

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityVisualizationOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningMultilimb CoordinationManual DexterityTrunk StrengthArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionStatic StrengthExtent FlexibilityStaminaNear VisionFluency of IdeasInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Gather and remove litter.
  • Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
  • Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, c
  • Move furniture.
  • Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance
  • Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather co
  • Tour grounds, such as parks, botanical gardens, cemeteries, or golf courses, to inspect conditions o
  • Repair irrigation systems.
  • Plan, organize, or lead group activities for customers, such as exercise routines, athletic events,
  • Plan programs of events or schedules of activities.
  • Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.

Technology

Web page creation and editing softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareOperating system softwareInventory management softwareDocument management softwareHuman resources softwareData base user interface and query softwarePresentation software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAerial lift trucksArena rakesArtificial turf groomersAxesBackhoesBackpack blowersBackpack pump sprayersBox bladesBrush trimmersBucket loadersBunker rakesCargo trucksChain sawsAdjustable hand wrenchesBed shapersBrick cuttersBucket trucksChainsawsClaw hammersCordless drillsDesktop computersDump trucksEquipment trailersFarm tractorsFertilizer spreadersForkliftsGarden spades

Work Values

RelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupportAchievementIndependenceRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers37-3011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers37-1012.00
  • Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling11-9072.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Litter collection and waste disposal routines — execute independently and consistently across multiple zones of a large commercial or institutional property.
  • Hand tools including pruning saws, axes, and loppers — select and use appropriately for the task at hand with reduced oversight during seasonal maintenance cycles.
  • Powered equipment such as chainsaws, sod cutters, and snow blowers — operate safely and efficiently across varied terrain with minimal direct supervision.
  • Irrigation hoses and portable sprinkler systems — adjust water pressure, coverage, and timing to match plant needs in different landscape zones.
  • Trees, shrubs, and hedges — prune and trim to maintain intended shape and promote healthy growth using shears and chain saws on established client sites.
  • Fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides — mix and apply using hand or automatic sprayers at correct concentrations following label instructions and safety guidelines.
  • Lawn aeration, thatch removal, and weeding — perform as part of a recurring lawn care program to maintain turf health on residential or commercial grounds.
  • Sod, grass seed, and bedding plants — install according to a landscaping design plan with limited direction, ensuring correct spacing and soil preparation.
  • Work schedules and task checklists — manage personal daily workload across multiple properties, communicating progress and issues to a supervisor via email or verbal updates.
  • Client service interactions — respond courteously and professionally to property owner questions or requests encountered during routine grounds maintenance visits.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
21%
Placement Rate
72%