Copyright: 2024

Virginia Assignment Code: 8039

Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 140

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: 8036

CTSO: FFA

Course Description:

Landscaping II will allow students to gain practical experiences in landscape design, landscape construction, and landscape maintenance. Students will use technology; plant and soil science; landscaping tools, equipment, and machinery; and business management fundamentals to prepare for a variety of landscaping employment and postsecondary educational opportunities. Students will explore the management of landscape enterprises and continue to develop the soft skills necessary for success in the landscaping industry. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Note:

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.

Note: Competencies within this course ensure compliance with the National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act (Public Law 116-7). Through this legislation, students are provided opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/agriculture-food-natural-resources/17597/