Maricopa Community Colleges  AGL181   19966-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/12/95
AGL181 19966-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Landscape Construction Techniques
The methods used in site preparation, installation of edgings, construction of walks, patios and decks, installation of sprinkler systems, rock scapes and the planting of trees, shrubs, ground covers, and lawns. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGL181   19966-99999 Landscape Construction Techniques
1. Use survey instruments to determine grades and elevations for landscaping applications. (I)
2. Read and interpret landscape blueprints and plans. (II)
3. Operate landscape equipment. (III)
4. Install landscape edgings. (IV)
5. Install and maintain landscape sprinkler systems. (V)
6. Construct retaining and free-standing walls. (VI)
7. Construct walks and patios. (VII)
8. Prepare and install a desertscape. (VIII)
9. Recommend and apply soil amendments. (IX)
10. Plant trees, shrubs, and ground covers. (X)
11. Establish, renovate, and/or maintain a lawn. (XI)
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AGL181   19966-99999 Landscape Construction Techniques
    I. Survey Instruments for Determining Grades and Elevations
        A. Determination of distance between two points
        B. Shooting elevations for level footing
      II. Landscape Blueprints and Plans
          A. Reading and interpretation
          B. Preparation of bill of materials
        III. Landscape Equipment
            A. Front-end loader and scraper
            B. Steer skid loader
            C. Concrete mixer
          IV. Landscape Edgings
              A. Concrete edgings
              B. Brick and mortar edgings
            V. Sprinkler Systems
                A. Sweat copper for PVB valve installation
                B. Electric valves and controllers
                C. Pipe
                D. Sprinkler heads, bubblers, and emitters
              VI. Walls: Retaining and Free-Standing
                  A. Concrete
                  B. Block and mortar
                VII. Walks and Patios
                    A. Concrete
                    B. Brick and mortar
                  VIII. Desertscapes
                      A. Inorganic ground cover and boulders
                      B. Herbicides
                    IX. Soil Amendments
                      X. Trees, Shrubs, and Ground Covers
                        XI. Lawn Care
                            A. Establishing the lawn
                            B. Renovating the lawn
                            C. Maintaining the lawn
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