Landscaping
RENEWABLE RESOURCES AND ENERGY
Responsible for cultivating the landscaping and grounds surrounding private and public facilities and residences. This can including mowing the lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower, trimming and edging around walkways, flower beds, and walls, or by beautifying the land by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Landscaping are trained in the following subject areas:
- Planting and maintaining ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs
- Maintaining grounds of property using hand or power tools and equipment
- Operating vehicles and powered equipment including mowers, tractors, and twin-axle vehicles
- Determining the most effective pesticides to use based on soil and pest types
- Properly diagnosing diseases in plants and treating those accordingly
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Stress tolerance
Landscaping Numbers to Know
$23K
National average earning potential for this career
8-12
Months needed to complete career training
6
Centers offering training in this program
