Horticulture- Landscaping

GOAL 1 Certificate earners of the program will demonstrate an understanding of the technical knowledge required of an entry-level employee in the landscape industry.

1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic horticultural principles and practices.

2. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of soils, soil development, soil building and preparation, and sustainable soil management.

3. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of turfgrass identification, selection, use, and maintenance of turfgrasses best suited for use and weed identification.

4. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of plant identification, selection, use, and maintenance of plant materials best suited for use.

5. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of sustainable landscape construction and maintenance principles and practice.

GOAL 2 Certificate earners of the program will demonstrate specific skills related to soil fertility, turfgrass management, landscape plant identification, and landscape maintenance.

1. Identify common landscape plant and turfgrass species and know their growth habits and maintenance requirements including pest management.

2. Apply critical and creative thinking skills to design and install landscapes.

3. Propose ongoing integrated pest management practices and solutions for green spaces.

4. Demonstrate a proficiency at safely operating landscape equipment and maintenance of power equipment.