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The opportunities in the “Green Industry” are far and wide. The Landscape Design, Installation and Equipment program teaches the care and maintenance of outdoor space; the design and installation of hardscapes; and the operation, repair and maintenance of related power equipment. Program topics include drainage and ground preparation, landscape construction (decks, gazebos, fencing), power equipment operator training, plant and tree identification and characteristics, turfgrass management (weed and pest management), sustainable horticulture (integrated pest management), arboriculture and pruning, small engine repair and maintenance, and more.

For more information about our programs please view CTECS Program of Studies.

Course Information

  • Landscaping Related Career Opportunities
  • Drainage and Ground Preparation
  • Hardscape Material Identification and Installation
  • Landscape Construction (decks, gazebos, fencing)
  • Power Equipment Operator Training
  • Plant and Tree Identification and Characteristics
  • Turfgrass Management (weed and pest management)
  • Sustainable Horticulture (Integrated Pest Management)
  • Arboriculture and Pruning
  • Landscape Design and Drafting
  • Small Engine Repair and Maintenance
  • OSHA 10
  • Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute (ICPI) Certification
  • National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMS) Certification
  • Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) Certification
  • Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional (CANP) Certification (CNLA)
  • Landscape Industry Certified – National Association of Landscape Professionals

Greenscape Careers
Care and Maintenance of Outdoor Space 

  • Landscape construction and architects
  • Landscape design
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping
  • Lawn care technician
  • Nursery/Greenhouse professional
  • Pest Management
  • Arborist
  • Irrigation specialists
  • Sales manager
  • Project manager

Hardscape Careers
Installation and Sales of Hardscape Products

  • Masonry contractor
  • Hardscape Installer
  • Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble setters
  • Fence Erector
  • Masonry Product Manufacturing
  • Product dealers
  • Project Manager
  • Project Estimator

Equipment
Operation, Repair and Maintenance of Power Equipment

  • Construction Equipment Operators
    • bulldozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, scrapers, motor graders, derricks, etc.
  • Outdoor Power Equipment Operator
    • skid steers, mini backhoes, industrial mowers, motorized seeder, pruners, etc.
  • Small Engine Repair Mechanic