Practical Landscape Horticulture – Book A: Performs Common Occupational Skills

Description

Introducing the Practical Landscape Horticulture series

Practical Landscape Horticulture consists of a series of four books aligned with the latest Canadian occupational standards for landscape horticulture professionals. The Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS), updated in 2019, reflects current practices in Canada and harmonizes the trade across all landscape apprenticeship programs.

The RSOS categorizes landscape horticulturists into four main task groups: performing common occupational skills, applying horticultural principles, executing landscape construction, and conducting landscape maintenance. Each book in the Practical Landscape Horticulture series addresses one of these task groups comprehensively.

Practical Landscape Horticulture Use

The Practical Landscape Horticulture series serves as a comprehensive resource guide tailored for practicing landscape horticulturists in the field and for instructional purposes. It is equally valuable for educators and students pursuing careers in landscape horticulture. Designed to accommodate various landscape-oriented training programs, the series encompasses every task and subtask outlined in the latest landscape standards (RSOS), particularly pertinent to apprenticeship programs.

Each book within the series offers in-depth coverage of major task groups and can function independently as a valuable resource. However, given the multifaceted nature of landscape horticulture, tasks often necessitate a foundational understanding of related principles and techniques to be executed correctly and safely.

For instance, constructing a landscape proficiently requires not only practical skills but also a grasp of fundamental horticultural principles, proper tool utilization, and safety protocols. Thus, the books are most effectively utilized as a complete set, as they frequently reference tasks and concepts discussed in other volumes of the series.

About Book A: Performs Common Occupational Skills

Book A: Performs Common Occupational Skills covers the skills, abilities, and knowledge that Landscape Horticulturists use to perform specific tasks in the workplace and ensure the operation of the business. These skills include technical proficiencies, such as using personal protective equipment, tools, equipment, vehicles and attachments, as well as soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Occupational skills are essential for landscape horticulturists, businesses, and industry success. Topics include performing safety-related functions; using tools, equipment, and vehicles; organizing work; participating in marketing and sales; and, using communication and mentoring techniques.

Related learning resources

Other volumes in this series available for individual sales

Book B: Applies Horticultural Principles

Book C: Performs Landscape Construction

Book D: Performs Landscape Maintenance

Complete Practical Landscape Horticulture series

There is a $85 discount when purchasing the complete four volume series.

Practical Landscape Horticulturist series – Books A, B, C, & D