Prentice Hall. Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance North Carolina VoCATS Course Blueprint Landscape Construction and Maintenance

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1 Prentice Hall Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance 2009 C O R R E L A T E D T O North Carolina VoCATS Course Blueprint

2 A. Employability Skills Examine first aid and safety procedures used in landscape construction and maintenance Suggest first aid procedures for accidents occurring in the landscape industry Demonstrate safety procedures as related to chain saws, brick cutting tools, rotary tillers, tractors and implements, pesticides, and landscape maintenance equipment Apply employability skills in work-based learning and career activities related to the landscape industry Establish a plan for a supervised agricultural experience related to the landscape industry Apply financial recordkeeping skills for the establishment of a work based learning experience Investigate student and professional organizations related to the landscape industry. B. Landscape Design and Skills Examine a landscape plan to determine the materials needed to complete the job Determine linear, square, and cubic feet measurements in order to calculate materials needed for a job Interpret legend keys used for plants and irrigation and equipment in the landscape industry Apply plant layout skills to achieve the desired intent of the landscape designer Convert design dimensions into feet and inches using the scale of a plan. SE: 18, 305, 307, TM: 8, 10, 40 SE: 417 TM: 6 SE: 18, 268, TM: 40 SE: 17, 19 TM: 8, 10 SE: 8 TM: 8, 10 SE: 19 TM: 8 SE: TM: 8, 10 SE: SE: , TM: SE: SE: TM: SE: ,

3 Demonstrate the proper positioning of plants by determining the north direction on a site according to the landscape design. C. Landscape Plants Determine which plants are best suited to site conditions Compare the suitability of plants according to their sunlight, temperature, water, soil, and drainage requirements Contrast the texture and forms of plants as related to their usefulness in landscape design Differentiate between hazardous and non-hazardous plants Research landscape plants suggested by the North Carolina Landscape Contractors Association Differentiate between plant anatomy terms used in plant identification Identify plants by their botanical and common name. D. Planting and Staking/Guying Techniques Apply proper planting techniques to plant a tree and shrub Install plants in a prepared planting site as recommended by the landscape industry Determine the proper planting height, watering-in techniques, and watering basin formation for plants according to their environmental requirements Determine the correct tree support for proper tree development. TM: SE: TM: SE: , SE: , SE: SE: TM: 19 SE: , TM:19-21 SE: , TM: SE: , SE: TM: SE: TM: SE: TM: SE:

4 Demonstrate the proper installation of tree stakes, ties, and duckbill anchors Assess design specifications for the proper placement of stakes in prevailing winds Suggest the proper placement of wires relative to tree height. E. Turf Apply soil preparation techniques to improve the site for sod or seed installation Assess the amount of seed or sod to be installed by determining the square footage of the site Modify the site using proper grading techniques and soil amendments Apply sod, seed, and other vegetative installation techniques suggested by the landscape industry Install sod in an appropriate pattern using proper equipment Determine a watering and fertilizing schedule for newly planted seed, sod, and plugs Differentiate between seed, and other vegetative means to establish a lawn according to turf varieties Broadcast seed or plug turf to establish a new lawn Devise a lawn or athletic field maintenance plan for a new and established turf Assess the need for turf aerifying or power raking. TM: SE: TM: SE: TM: SE: TM: SE: SE: , TM: SE: , 240 TM: SE: SE: SE: , SE: 239 SE: SE: , TM: SE: TM: 38 3

5 Analyze the need and types of weed control and integrated pest management for turf maintenance. F. Grading and Drainage Interpret the topographical dimensions of a landscape plan Interpret various forms and patterns of a topographic map Determine the slope gradients, elevations, and horizontal heights Apply skills in using a builder s level to establish precise elevations over long distances in construction Demonstrate the parts, set up, use, and dismantling of a builder s tripod and level Calibrate the difference in height between two stakes on a slope. G. Irrigation Distinguish among the components of an irrigation system in order to provide proper maintenance and repair to an irrigation system Compare the design and function of a backflow prevention device, remote control valve, valve box, quick coupler, and three different drip system components and their function Differentiate between the function of the mainline/lateral lines and pop-up/rotary spray head of an irrigation plan Examine the design and installation of an irrigation mainline and laterals Interpret the symbols and details of an irrigation head assembly and the mainline and laterals on an irrigation plan. SE: , SE: 51-53, TM: SE: 52 TM: 12 SE: 51-54, TM: SE: 181 TM: 24 SE: 181 TM: SE: TM: SE: SE: SE: SE:

6 Distinguish among various types and uses of PVC materials Install reduced pressure backflow preventers, pressure breakers, vacuum breakers, quick coupling valves, remote control valves, and double check valves Apply skills in using solvent weld PVC and glue Apply skills in preparing and soldering copper pipe Install an irrigation head according to industry standards Demonstrate diagnostic repair and maintenance skills related to lateral lines, valves, heads, and program controller Apply skills such as locating, exposing, cleaning, welding, and flushing heads in order to repair a lateral line. SE: SE: Diagnose valve malfunction problems. SE: Operate an irrigation controller manually. SE: , , Adjust rotors to provide optimal water application Determine the proper nozzle for a given head and the area it covers. -35 SE: , SE: Install various irrigation heads. SE: Program a solid state and mechanical controller in a multiple program format Operate a solid state and mechanical controller manually. SE: , SE: , ,

7 H. Landscape Equipment Demonstrate the proper use of chain saws, rotary tillers, and tractors and tractor implements as related to landscape maintenance Analyze the condition and maintenance needs of a chain saw to determine if it is mechanically fit Analyze the condition and maintenance needs of a rotary tiller and a tractor, and tractor implements to determine if they are mechanically fit Demonstrate the proper use of trucks and trailers to transport equipment and plant material Analyze the condition of a truck and trailer to determine if it is mechanically fit Attach a trailer to a truck properly to assure lights are functioning Apply trailer backing skills by efficiently backing a trailer to a right angle Observe all safety rules while backing a trailer. I. Paver Installation Apply brick laying skills to create walk or patio surfaces used in landscape projects Install bricks in a specified pattern to create a smooth surface Determine tools and materials needed to create a walk or patio from pavers Interpret written specifications and detail drawings of surfaces to carry out the intentions of the designer Apply design interpreting skills to create walk or patio surfaces used in landscape projects. SE: , TM: SE: 18 SE: 18, TM: SE: TM: 24 SE: 18 TM: 8 SE: TM: SE: 252, TM: SE: 252, TM: SE: 97-98, TM: 16 SE: 97-98, TM: 16 6

8 Apply mathematical skills to determine the quantity of brick needed for a walk or patio. J. Landscape Maintenance Analyze when and how to properly prune trees and shrubs Determine appropriate reasons for pruning and proper pruning techniques Determine appropriate uses for various pruning tools Analyze the proper use of pesticides in the landscape industry Contrast the levels of pesticide toxicity to people Interpret label directions on pesticide containers Calibrate pesticide application equipment Assess pesticide use in relation to environmental concerns Research the use of pesticides to control plant diseases, weeds, and insects Identify local plant diseases, weeds, and insects Determine the fertilization needs of trees and shrubs in landscape maintenance Determine the nutrient and ph adjustment needs of a landscape site Diagnose the nutrient deficiencies of plants by interpreting plant signs and symptoms. SE: TM: SE: TM: SE: 350 TM: SE: TM: 36, 38 SE: , SE: SE: SE: TM: 40 SE: SE: SE: SE: TM: SE: , TM: SE: , TM: 23-25,

9 Apply fertilizer in various landscape situations using various types of calibrated equipment. SE: TM: