WORK PROCESS
LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN
O*NET/SOC CODE: 37-3011.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0571
DESCRIPTION: Reads and analyzes blueprints for landscape projects and surveys landscape sites, prepares terrain for planting, using handtools and power-operated equipment. Masters soil contour and grading techniques to provide a proper landscape setting. Identifies standard irrigation systems to provide proper coverage and water conservation. Identifies and installs plant material in landscape projects. Uses acceptable landscape horticultural practices and procedures to develop and maintain the landscape site. Lies out and installs fences, stairs, trellises and decks; installs and repairs concrete and asphalt walks and driveways; uses bricks, stone and blocks for landscape purposes. Seeds and sods lawns, mulches, fertilizes, prunes, applies herbicides, fungicides and insecticides necessary to manage the landscape environment.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:
APPROXIMATE HOURS
1. Read and analyze blueprints for landscape projects; survey landscape site
100
2. Adjust landscape design of site for best plant balance and maintenance
100
3. Prepare terrain for planting, using hand tools and power-operated equipment
300
4. Master soil contour and level grading techniques
300
5. Identify standard irrigation materials, lay out, install, test and adjust manual and automatic irrigation systems, install drainage system
500
6. Prepare soil using fertilizer and additives
200
7. Lay out and install fences, stairs, trellises and decks; make repairs to concrete and asphalt walks and driveways; uses brick, stone and blocks for landscape purposes
500
8. Identify, locate and install plants, shrubs and trees used in landscape projects; stakes, ties and waters them
900
9. Seed and sod lawns
300
10. Mulch, fertilize and clean up completed landscape projects; perform general site maintenance; (pruning)
500
11. Maintain and repair tools and equipment
100
12. Practice safe working habits
100
13. Keep job records and write reports
100
TOTAL HOURS
400
RELATED INSTRUCTION:
PLANT IDENTIFICATION
88
1. Trees
2. Shrubs
3. Ground covers
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
80
1. Blueprint reading
2. Survey site and adjust landscape design to site conditions
3. Soil preparation, grading and contouring, equipment operations
4. Lay out and construct hardscaping including: concrete, masonry carpentry, fences, stairs, patio covers, trellises, decks, header boards, and mowing strips, water falls, fountains, and effects
5. Lay out and install manual and automatic irrigation systems
6. Plant lay out and installation
7. Recordkeeping, communications
8. Safety
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
60
1. Standard and low volume system design
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
40
SMALL ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
20
TOTAL HOURS
288
