| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 10-12. Students shall be awarded one-half credit
for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career
Cluster focuses on the production, processing, marketing, distribution,
financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources,
including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture,
and other plant and animal products/resources.
(3) Landscape Design and Management is designed to
develop an understanding of landscape design and management techniques
and practices. To prepare for careers in horticultural systems, students
must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge
and skills related to horticultural systems and the workplace, and
develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry
requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students
need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their
knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship
opportunities in the field of landscape design and management;
(B) apply competencies related to resources, information,
interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and systems
of operation in landscape design and management;
(C) examine licensing, certification, and credentialing
requirements to maintain compliance with industry requirements;
(D) demonstrate knowledge of personal and occupational
health and safety practices in the industry;
(E) identify employers' expectations and appropriate
work habits; and
(F) demonstrate characteristics of good citizenship
such as advocacy, stewardship, and community leadership.
(2) The student develops a supervised agriculture experience
program. The student is expected to:
(A) plan, propose, conduct, document, and evaluate
a supervised agriculture experience program as an experiential learning
activity;
(B) apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate
to the supervised agriculture experience;
(C) participate in youth leadership opportunities to
create a well-rounded experience program; and
(D) produce and participate in a local program of activities
using a strategic planning process.
(3) The student identifies environmental, aesthetic,
and financial benefits of landscaped sites. The student is expected
to:
(A) assess soil characteristics and environmental conditions;
(B) assess site for local conditions such as property
lines, easement restrictions, and location of public utilities;
(C) complete a site analysis checklist;
(D) produce a site sketch using graphic design equipment
or software;
(E) identify plants used in designing landscapes;
(F) identify structures and hardscape materials used
in designing landscapes;
(G) create landscape designs demonstrating the application
of design elements and principles; and
(H) analyze different landscape design styles and identify
the different aesthetic and environmental factors of each style.
(4) The student performs landscape business procedures.
The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate skills for interviewing potential clients;
(B) develop landscape ideas from a checklist;
(C) prepare cost estimates and schedules for landscaping
services, including materials, labor, and business costs; and
(D) analyze service contracts.
(5) The student analyzes the cost and maintenance of
tools and equipment used in the landscape industry. The student is
expected to:
(A) identify, store, and maintain landscaping hand
tools and power equipment;
(B) analyze costs associated with purchasing and maintaining
landscaping hand tools and power equipment;
(C) assess different landscape irrigation systems for
efficiency, application, and environmental impact;
(D) identify common irrigation system components and
materials; and
(E) examine local and state regulations affecting irrigation
systems.
(6) The student performs landscape installation services.
The student is expected to:
(A) prepare landscape sites for installation; and
(B) install landscape plants and structures using proper
installation techniques.
(7) The student performs landscape maintenance services.
The student is expected to:
(A) identify and demonstrate proper pruning techniques
for different plant materials;
(B) recognize methods for renovating existing landscapes;
(C) analyze nutritional needs of plants;
(D) develop fertilization plans that address plant
needs and environmental concerns;
(E) examine Integrated Pest Management in assessing
an insect, pathogen, or weed problem;
(F) use pesticide application techniques and equipment
properly;
(G) explain pesticide labeling and safety data sheets;
and
(H) demonstrate lawn management techniques.
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