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Landscape Maintenance

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Infrastructure Services

Duration

30h

PRESENTATION

The Course Landscape Maintenance It opens the door to a sector that is constantly growing and has high job demand. In a world that increasingly values green spaces, mastering the techniques of garden planning, design, and care is crucial. You’ll learn to interpret projects, manage soil, identify plant species, and perform effective maintenance—from watering to pruning. In addition, you’ll understand the importance of controlling pests and diseases to ensure the health of gardens. With a focus on methods of pest control y conservation If you're interested in the field of flooring, this course will provide you with the essential skills to excel in the field of gardening. Since this is an online course, you'll have the flexibility to learn at your own pace and access up-to-date, relevant content from anywhere. Let your professional future flourish with us!

Objectives

  • Learn about the basic techniques gardening tools that help maintain and improve gardens and green spaces.

  • Analyze the principles gardening skills to adapt to different styles and types of gardens.

  • Describe the physical characteristics of the ground, as well as its composition and properties.

  • Identify the different species vegetables ornamental plants and grasses.

  • Learn about the machinery y tools used to perform maintenance tasks.

  • Analyze the diseases of the plants and assess their condition and any damage caused by pests.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. PROJECTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF PLANT ELEMENTS 1. Use of project documentation 2. Interpretation of plans and sketches 3. Scheduling of work to be performed TEACHING UNIT 2. PRINCIPLES OF GARDENING 1. Gardening styles 2. Types of gardens 3. Zoning of gardens and green spaces 4. Maintenance based on garden design 5. Garden design and maintenance techniques 6. Elements of a garden TEACHING UNIT 3. SOIL 1. Physical characteristics of soil 2. Organic matter in soil 3. Chemical properties of soil 4. Biological properties of soil 5. Soil salinity: salinity correction 6. Soil contamination 7. Soil erosion 8. Types and techniques of soil conservation TEACHING UNIT 4. PLANT ELEMENTS OF THE GARDEN 1. Plant species of ornamental interest 2. Most common turfgrass species 3. Procurement of Plant Material 4. Machinery and Tools to Be Used 5. Machinery Used in Lawn Care TEACHING UNIT 5. KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNIQUES FOR GARDEN MAINTENANCE 1. Causes of deterioration in a garden’s plant elements 2. Inventory of plant elements 3. Cultural maintenance practices 4. Irrigation maintenance 5. Fertilization and soil amendment processes 6. Pruning 7. Specific maintenance of lawns and meadows TEACHING UNIT 6. PLANT PEST AND DISEASES AND THE DAMAGE THEY CAUSE 1. General characteristics of diseases 2. General characteristics of pests 3. General characteristics of physiological disorders 4. Biotic agents 5. Abiotic Agents 6. Sampling 7. Conducting Counts and Taking Samples Using Appropriate Techniques and Materials 8. Identification of the Most Common Parasitic Agents, Outdoor Fauna, Pests, Diseases, Nutritional Deficiencies, Weeds, and Physiopathologies TEACHING UNIT 7. PEST CONTROL METHODS 1. Physical methods 2. Cultural practices 3. Chemical control 4. Integrated pest management 5. Biological control 6. Legislative measures
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