Title: Examine careers in the turfgrass industry.
Course: Turfgrass Management (18054-III) > Section: Gaining an Overview of the Turfgrass Industry

Examination of careers should yield

- career areas related to the plant science pathway and turfgrass industry
- entry-level and advanced career opportunities related to the turfgrass industry
- education/training requirements for career entry
- credentialing, certification, and license requirements.

Examples of careers may include

- superintendent
- assistant superintendent
- crew supervisor
- spray technician
- irrigation technician
- groundskeeper/greenskeeper
- service technician
- nutrient planner
- sports field manager
- landscaper
- sales (e.g., equipment, turfgrass input).

Teacher Resources:

- Applicators, Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs, Virginia Tech
- Becoming a Certified Pesticide Applicator, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

- Turfgrass Degrees and Certificates, Penn State
- American Horticultural Society (AHS)
- The American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS)
- International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
- National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
- SAE Requirements

Process/Skill Questions:

- What career areas are related to the turfgrass industry?
- What are some entry-level and advanced career positions related to the turfgrass industry?
- What are the education/training requirements for career entry in the turfgrass industry?
- What are the physical demands of jobs in the turfgrass industry?
- What are the working conditions associated with jobs in the turfgrass industry?
- What are the economic considerations related to careers in the turfgrass industry?
- What local, regional, and statewide job opportunities exist in the turfgrass industry?
- How can we gain the necessary education and experience for a career in the turfgrass industry?