PPE
understanding which pieces of equipment to use to protect your eyes and hands, work clothes and how to protect your person
Working with a knife and Handling
how to hold a knife and use it to trim, how to take care of your knives
Clean Work areas
make sure your space is clean and organized, how to prevent trips and falls, clean floors and tables
Safe Lifting
how to lift objects correctly to protect your back, how to lift with your knees, working smart
Tool Storage
where to put your tools when you are finished with working with them, how to use tools, how to properly take care of your tools
Hand Protection
protecting your hands with gloves, being aware of where you hand is placed while working.
Floating topic
Equipment safety
what kind of equipment is used, how to use them correctly, what the equipment is used for
Tool Usage
how to use tools correctly and how to store them
First Aid
what to do if you cut yourself, where the first aid box is located, how to report an injury
trimming flowers
understanding usage of knives and scissors while trimming flowers
tool storage
have students put back everything in its place so not to damage knives/scissors
tool usage
so not to misuse knives or scissors when in use and how to take care of them
Health and Safety
understanding of equipment used
so there is no misusge
ergonomics
so that you learn to lift correctly and not hurt yourself
chemical usage
so there is no misuse of chemicals used with pest management and to control insects
Green Industries This course introduces students to the various sectors of the green industries – agriculture, forestry, horticulture, floristry, and landscaping. Using materials, processes, and techniques commonly employed in these industries, students will participate in a number of hands on projects that may include plant or animal propagation; production, maintenance, and harvesting activities; the development of floral or landscaping designs; and/or related construction activities. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to green industry activities, learn about safe and healthy working practices, and explore secondary and post-secondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various industry sectors.
Horticulture
Subtopic
Landscape Horticulture.
Nursery Production.
Floristry.
Floriculture
Storage, harvesting, processing
cloning and propagation
nursery management
grafting compatible plants
greenhouse managing
Agriculture
farming models
genetic engineering
pollinators and helpful insects
environmental impacts
pest management
Farming
Crops in fruit and vegetables
Live stock
Landscaping
Native planting
pollinator habitats
Gardens, rock formations/designs
Water features
hardscaping, softscaping
Turf building
Forestry
identifying trees
Arborists
hardwood verses softwood
tree planting
Erosion
Wildlife Habitat
Wood resources
bio-regions
Floristry
Annual verses perennial
Growing flowers from seeds
Business
Popular Flowers
Elements and Principles of Design
Store and Maintain Flowers
Floral Arrangements
