Landscaping Assistant Program

Introduction to Landscape Labor with Skid Steer Operations

• Overview of roles and responsibilities of a landscape laborer with skid steer training.
• Understanding the significance of skid steer operation in landscape work.

Basic Plant and Landscape Understanding

• Introduction to common plants and landscaping features encountered in the field.
• Understanding basic landscape design principles.

Skid Steer Operation Basics

• Skid steer components, controls, and safety procedures.
• Introduction to basic skid steer maneuvering and operations.

Equipment and Tools in Landscape Work

• Identification and use of common landscape tools and equipment.
• Safety practices and maintenance procedures for landscape tools.

Site Preparation and Safety

• Preparing sites for landscaping projects utilizing skid steer machinery.
• Understanding and implementing safety protocols on landscaping job sites.

Grading and Excavation Techniques

• Techniques for grading and excavation work using a skid steer.
• Understanding soil preparation and leveling for landscaping projects.

Material Handling and Loading

• Skid steer operation for material handling and loading in landscaping projects.
• Proper techniques for lifting, carrying, and dumping materials.

Practical Training and Field Work

• Hands-on practice in skid steer operation for landscape tasks under supervision.
• Practical experience in site preparation, grading, material handling, and project execution.

Evaluation, Certification, and Employment Opportunities

• All 17 weeks of “Hard Skills” (hands-on training) will be complemented with a 35-week “Soft Skills” (academic learning) designed specifically for each participant’s educational goals, needs, and personal desires.