Western Technical College 10001155 Landscape Project Management Course Outcome Summary Course Information Description Career Cluster Instructional Level Total Credits 3.00 Total Hours 54.00 Student will study and analyze landscape construction documents, including: bid documents, insurances, specifications and drawings. They will create project construction management schedules allowing for purchasing and construction activities. A computer software program will be utilized for project take offs and estimating costs. Students will also review safety training, personnel manuals, progressive discipline procedures, employee selection, resume writing, job search skills and leadership skills. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Associate Degree Courses Types of Instruction Instruction Type Lecture Credits/Hours 3 CR / 54 HR Course History Last Approval Date 1/11/2016 Textbooks No textbook required. Learner Supplies Three-ring binder. Vendor: Campus Shop. Required. Core Abilities 1. Course Outcome Summary - Page 1 of 5
2. 3. Demonstrate ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population. 4. 5. Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications. 6. 7. Program Outcomes 1. Type TSA 1.1. 10-001-4 TSA Rubric 1.1. learner identifies components of soilless media 1.2. learner recommends soil remediation 1.3. learner obtains soil samples 1.4. learner analyzes soil test results 2. Type TSA 2.1. 10-001-4 TSA Rubric 2.1. learner refers to plants by common and approved nomenclature 2.2. learner articulates phases of project management 2.3. learner displays professional character 2.4. learner interacts with professional organizations, colleagues, and community learner applies current technology to the profession 3. Type TSA 3.1. 10-001-4 TSA Rubric 3.1. learner applies the design process to horticulture practice 3.2. learner articulates the principles of universal design 3.3. learner displays professional level in presentation techniques 3.4. learner recognizes the elements of sustainability in design and construction 4. Provide horticultural maintenance Course Outcome Summary - Page 2 of 5
Type TSA 4.1. 10-001-4 TSA Rubric 4.1. learner protects existing vegetation, structures, and property 4.2. learner implements cultural practices to maintain plants and or communities 4.3. learner operates maintenance equipment 4.4. learner schedules maintenance operations learner adheres to safety standards 5. Type TSA 5.1. 10-001-4 TSA Rubric 5.1. learner identifies parts of a plant 5.2. learner identifies plants by their characteristics 5.3. learner summarizes the plant s physiological process 5.4. learner selects the right plant for the right place learner determines the correct plant cultural requirements Course Competencies 1. Develop a professional resume and two letters of application. Domain Cognitive Level Creating Status WIP 1.a. Develop a resume that is approved by the Instructor with zero mistakes. 1.b. Correspond with at least three professionals to seek their approval to be listed as references. 2. Assemble a professional portfolio. Domain Psychomotor Level Adapting Status WIP 2.a. Develop a binder, or cover for a professional portfolio with your name and logo. 2.b. Complete your professional portfolio as directed by Instructor. 3. Analyze legal documents, ordinances and statutes, referencing landscape project management. Course Outcome Summary - Page 3 of 5
3.a. Review the ordinances for the City of La Crosse that relate to landscape construction and design. 3.b. Review the state statues for the State of Wisconsin to determine what applies to landscape construction and design. 4. Analyze design documents. Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications. 4.a. Analyze landscape design drawings and be able to interpret them. 4.b. Analyze landscape design drawings and be able to determine measurements from the drawings. 5. Analyze construction documents. 5.a. Analyze construction drawings. 5.b. Apply specifications of the construction drawings to the project 6. Calculate take off measurements from drawings. Course Outcome Summary - Page 4 of 5
Provide horticultural maintenance 6.a. Calculate 'area' from the construction drawings at the appropriate scale. 6.b. Calculate quantities of planting material from construction drawings. 7. Calculate a cost estimation for a project. Provide horticultural maintenance 7.a. Design an Excel spreadsheet for developing your cost estimate of a landscape project. 7.b. Complete an entire cost estimate for one of your landscape designs. 8. Schedule a calendar for landscape project management. 8.a. Develop a format for a construction schedule on the Excel spreadsheet format. 8.b. Create a construction schedule for one of your landscape design projects. Course Outcome Summary - Page 5 of 5