Title: Landscaping I (18054-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
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  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Gaining an Overview of the Landscaping Industry
  Describe the importance of the landscaping industry to the Virginia and U.S. economies.
  Research career opportunities related to landscaping.
  Identify continuing education, training, licensure, and certification in the landscaping industry.
  Analyze trends in the landscaping industry.
  Identify professional organizations for the landscaping industry.
Understanding the Importance of Soil and Plant Science in the Landscaping Industry
  Analyze a soil sample.
  Examine best management practices for improving soil health.
Designing the Landscape
  (Optional) Research the historical development of landscape design.
  Describe the landscape design process.
  Relate the principles and elements of design to landscaping.
  Establish a client's landscaping requirements, using a residential inventory survey.
  Analyze the landscape site.
  Create a landscape concept for a residential or commercial property.
  Identify nursery and landscape plants.
  Differentiate between native and invasive plants.
  Select plants for the landscape.
  Create a site design for function and aesthetics.
  Draw a landscape design, using industry graphics and standards.
  Create an estimate for the landscape plan.
  Present the landscape plan.
  (Optional) Develop a landscaping portfolio.
Demonstrating Safety in the Landscaping Industry
  Follow classroom, lab, and landscaping industry/occupational safety procedures.
  Identify safety concerns related to the landscaping industry.
  Explain safety data sheets (SDS).
  Follow safety procedures for personal protection.
Installing Landscape Plants
  Manage equipment and machinery to minimize energy consumption, maximize function, and protect water and other natural resources.
  Amend soil based on the soil analysis and landscape design plant selection.
  Prepare the site for planting.
  Source plants.
  Install plant materials.
Maintaining the Landscape
  Identify cultural practices used in the landscaping industry.
  Water landscapes.
  Explain how to fertilize landscape plantings.
  Mulch landscape plantings.
  Edge landscape beds.
  Prune landscape plants.
  Maintain lawns.
  Explain the differences between biotic and abiotic issues in pest management.
  Manage pests, using integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
  Discuss best management practices used in the landscaping industry.
  Explain how to handle, store, transport, and dispose of pesticides.
  Demonstrate procedures for calibrating a fertilizer spreader or injector.
Exploring the Use of Drones in Agriculture
  Explain the uses of drones in landscaping.
  (Optional) Research the types of drones used in agriculture.
  (Optional) Identify safety precautions and standard operating procedures for flying drones.
  (Optional) Describe the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 guidelines and licensing requirements for flying drones.
  (Optional) Prepare a drone for flight.
  (Optional) Fly a drone, adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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