Landscaping I

In this course, students prepare for employment in such areas as landscape design, landscape construction, and landscape maintenance. They receive instruction in sketching and drawing, analyzing a site, designing for function and aesthetics, identifying and selecting landscape plants, purchasing and installing plants, and maintaining the landscape by watering, mulching, pruning, and controlling pests. Turf topics include duties of professionals who design, establish, and maintain turf in public areas such as golf courses, parks, athletic fields, and residential lawns. Leadership opportunities and activities are offered through participation in the FFA student organization. A course materials fee will be charged.

Prerequisites:

• 10-12th grade

Credits:

• 2 (2 hr. classroom)

Landscaping II

This course is a continuation of Landscaping I. Students will continue to learn and develop the necessary skills, knowledge, habits, and attitudes for employment and advancement in areas such as landscape design, construction and maintenance. Students will continue analyzing sites, designing for function and aesthetics, indentifying and selecting landscape plants, purchasing and installing plants, and maintaining landscapes. Students will also continue to learn the duties of professionals who design, establish and maintain turf in public areas such as golf courses, parks, athletic fields, school, industrial and institutional campuses and residential lawns. Leadership opportunities and activities are offered through participation in the FFA student organization. NOCTI certification test available. A certification test registration fee may be required. By passing the test a student can obtain up to 2 verified credits. A course materials fee will be charged.

Prerequisities:

• 11-12th grade
• Landscaping I

Credits:

• 2 (2 hr. classroom)