Sustainable Landscaping (Workforce Development Program)
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Keywords
soils, compost, stormwater management, sustainable, sustainable landscaping, landscape maintenance, vegetation, environment, plants, grasses
Project
Authors
Date Submitted
2013
Material Type
Collection
Secondary Material Type
Workshop and Training Material
Institution
Delaware Technical Community College
Industry Partner
Local companies served on Advisory Committee
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 1
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Sustainable Landscaping is an emerging occupation that aligns with the state’s focus on natural resource preservation and employers’ interest in using relatively low-cost sustainable landscaping. Homeowners, developers, and business owners are looking for trained professionals who can design and implement sustainable landscapes to improve their properties while protecting natural resources. This program delivers certification in a two-week boot camp.
Industry (NAISC)
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11)
Occupation (SOC)
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations -- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (37-3011)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent