SAT 272 Construction of Sustainable Landscaping - Spring 2015
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Keywords
Construction of Sustainable Landscaping , grounds maintenance , herbaceous flowers , groundcovers , vines , pruning , woody plant propogation , landscape construction , sustainable grounds maintenance , fertilizer , irrigation needs , hardscapes , arboriculture , integrated pest management (IPM , lawn establishment , landscape proposals , bids
Project
IGEN (Illinois Green Economy Network) Career Pathways
Authors
Elsey, Thomas
Date Submitted
2014-03-24
Material Type
Hybrid/Blended Course
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Triton College
Industry Partner
Each IGEN Consortium college has established an Industry Advisory Group as part of their Career and Technical Education program. Advisory Group members contribute to the design, development and delivery of CTE courses including those developed through this TAACCCT grant. The members also provide opportunities for work-based learning and job placements for program graduates.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 1
Additional Public Access
https://openeducation.blackboard.com/mooc-catalog/courseDetails/view?course_id=_2271_1
Abstract
This course addresses the principles and practices of proper grounds maintenance, care of woody plants, herbaceous flowers, groundcovers, vines, lawns and other landscape features. It also deals with construction aspects needed to accomplish sustainable landscape construction project and related business principles and arboriculture techniques, including pruning, woody plant propagation and woody plant care.
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Industry (NAISC)
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)
Occupation (SOC)
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations -- First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent