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| Career Outlook |
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| Graduates of the Golf Course & Landscape Management program hold a variety of positions, from golf course superintendent to landscape foreman. These specialized professionals also have a range of responsibilities, from designing and installing low-maintenance landscaping and irrigation systems for industrial facilities to renovating and grooming athletic fields, from installing low-water-usage sprinkler systems to preparing pro-level golf courses for national tournaments and landscape for the discreet customer. |
- Skillfully apply techniques to maximize benefits from landscaping, irrigation, pest control and turfgrass management;
- Demonstrate manual dexterity skills and strength;
- Develop knowledge as the industry changes;
- Communicate professionally orally and in writing;
- Work alone and as team members; and
- Understand and comply with complex environmental regulations.
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| TSTC graduates can gain credibility and earnings with industry certifications, such as those administered by the Professional Grounds Management Society, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Texas Turf Association, Texas Nursery and Landscape Association Certified Landscape Technician, Texas Department of Agriculture, and Associated Landscape Contractors of America. |
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