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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
ADED 748.6 | Title:
LANDSCAPE EQUIP OPS |
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| Full Title:
Landscape Equipment Operations |
| Last Reviewed:5/13/2019 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 0 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 8 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | 0 | Lab Scheduled | 6.00 | 4 min. | Lab Scheduled | 48.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 48.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 48.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
Non-Credit
Grading:
Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:
27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
ADLTED 748.6
Catalog Description:
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Students will learn about pre-operation, operation, and post-operation maintenance of a variety of commonly used types of landscape equipment. Much of the course focuses on hands-on operation of landscape equipment in safe and effective ways.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Students will learn about pre-operation, operation, and post-operation maintenance of a variety of commonly used types of landscape equipment. Much of the course focuses on hands-on operation of landscape equipment in safe and effective ways.
(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Operate a variety of types of landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
2. Perform basic preventive maintenance and repairs to landscaping equipment.
3. Prepare to apply for positions in the landscaping industry.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Operate a variety of types of landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
2. Perform basic preventive maintenance and repairs to landscaping equipment.
3. Prepare to apply for positions in the landscaping industry.
Topics and Scope
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I. Overview of Types of Tools and Equipment
A. Gas-powered mowers, clippers, and edgers
B. Hand tools
C. Leaf blowers
D. Lopping and pruning tools
II. Landscape Equipment Operation Skills
III. Landscape Equipment Safety
A. Protective gear and apparel
B. Common safety mistakes and prevention of accidents
IV. Landscape Equipment Repair and Maintenance
A. Preventive care
B. Cleaning and post-use care
V. Employment in Landscaping Fields
A. Application materials
B. Interviewing skills
Assignments:
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1. Equipment-operation practice exercises
2. Equipment-maintenance practice exercises
3. Safety quiz
4. Practice interviews, group and individual
5. Active attendance and participation
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
60 - 70% |
| Equipment-operation exercises; equipment-maintenance exercises | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 10% |
| Safety quiz | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
20 - 30% |
| Practice interviews, individual and group; active participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
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