Title: Landscaping II (18054-II)

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
  Develop a presentation to highlight a career opportunity in the landscaping industry.
  Analyze opportunities in continuing education, training, licensure, and certification.
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.
  Maintain tools and equipment.
Designing the Landscape
  Research specialty garden styles.
  Analyze elements of the xerophytic garden.
  Apply principles of the landscape design process.
  Establish requirements of the residential or commercial inventory survey.
  Draw a landscape design.
  (Optional) Design a water feature in the landscape.
  Design a landscape irrigation system.
  Design a landscape lighting system.
  Select plant materials for landscape installation.
  (Optional) Design interior plantscapes.
  Develop a landscape project portfolio.
Constructing Landscaping Features
  Install plant materials based on a design.
  Outline turfgrass installation methods and procedures.
  (Optional) Collaborate with team members to install a landscape irrigation system.
  (Optional) Install a landscape lighting system.
  (Optional) Install a water feature in the landscape.
  Install hardscape options in the landscape.
Maintaining the Landscape
  Research cultural practices to ensure the health of landscape plants.
  Maintain the landscape using sustainable practices.
  Maintain turfgrass areas.
  (Optional) Conduct winterization of the landscape.
Managing a Landscape Enterprise
  Describe the landscape contract process (i.e., bidding).
  Create an estimate for a landscaping job using a commercial and/or residential plan.
  Price a landscape maintenance contract.
  (Optional) Create a business plan for an entrepreneurial landscaping enterprise.
  Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of managing a landscaping business.
  Research technology in the landscaping industry.
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.
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