- Description
- Students demonstrate basic landscape practices, focusing attention on plant identification, weed/pest control and equipment maintenance.
- Prerequisite
- AGR1070: Landscaping 1
- Parameters
- Access to a residential, recreational and/or roadside landscape and appropriate equipment and supplies. Facilities and equipment should permit students to perform practical tasks in basic landscape services; e.g., watering, cultivation/mulching, corrective pruning, weed control, installation/removal of plant material.
- Supporting courses
- AGR3000: Agriculture Safety HCS2020: First Aid/CPR with AED HCS3000: Workplace Safety Systems
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify plants suitable for use in Alberta landscapes
1.1 describe methods of identifying landscape plants, including:
1.1.1 using common names
1.1.2 using botanical nomenclature
1.2 identify five deciduous and five coniferous woody plants suitable for use in Alberta landscapes according to:
1.2.1 common name and genus
1.2.2 general characteristics/growth habits
1.2.3 functional use in Alberta landscapes
1.3 identify five selected annuals according to:
1.3.1 common name and variety
1.3.2 general characteristics/growth habits
1.3.3 functional use in Alberta landscapes
1.4 identify five selected perennials according to:
1.4.1 common name and variety
1.4.2 general characteristics/growth habits
1.4.3 functional use in Alberta landscapes
1.5 identify five selected bulbs, tubers and rhizomes according to:
1.5.1 common name and variety
1.5.2 general characteristics/growth habits
1.5.3 functional use in Alberta landscapes
2 identify weeds/pests commonly found in the Alberta landscape
2.1 identify five selected weeds/pests according to:
2.1.1 common name
2.1.2 general characteristics/growth habits
2.2 compare methods used to control these weeds/pests
3 demonstrate the safe use of hand tools and/or power equipment
3.1 demonstrate safe practices and identify potential hazards
3.2 prepare equipment for use; e.g., add gas, check oil, check tires
4 perform routine maintenance of hand tools and/or power equipment used for landscaping
4.1 perform safety checks on equipment
4.2 record/report general maintenance and/or malfunctions; e.g., hours of operation, periodic servicing
4.3 prepare basic hand tools/power equipment for off-season storage; e.g., cleaning
5 demonstrate proper landscape procedures
5.1 explain how environmental conditions affect plant survival; e.g., zones, wind, drought
5.2 apply seasonal landscaping maintenance practices; e.g., weeding, transplanting, preparing beds, staking, pest control, mulching
5.3 investigate the benefits of pruning trees, shrubs and other landscape plants
5.4 discuss composting and its benefits
5.5 maintain a logbook of landscape gardening activities
6 demonstrate basic competencies
6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
6.1.1 communicate
6.1.2 manage information
6.1.3 use numbers
6.1.4 think and solve problems
6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
6.2.2 be responsible
6.2.3 be adaptable
6.2.4 learn continuously
6.2.5 work safely
6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
6.3.1 work with others
6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
7.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
7.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.