Landscaping & Agriculture
Overview
The Landscaping & Agriculture Program covers training in equipment usage such as skid loader and Bobcat utility vehicle, greenhouse management, turf maintenance, plant identification, tree maintenance, nursery production and landscape design management, and construction, including pond and patio installation. Practical experience is gained through school landscape plantings, plan and maintenance of a vegetable garden, and maintenance of a nursery area.
Possible Certifications
Landscape Safety NA-CIP
S/P2 - Construction
National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operator
PCH Associate
OSHA Certification, Agriculture
Potential Career Opportunities
What to Expect
This is a standalone program that does not rotate with any other programs. Students accepted into it will take Landscaping & Agriculture courses during all four years at York Tech, with the exception being students who participate in a co-op opportunity during their senior year.
Uniform
Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.
The specific uniform requirements for Landscaping & Agriculture can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.
Required Items
Shop classes
Solid blue or black jeans or khakis
Sturdy work boots (steel-toe recommended, no mesh)
25' tape measure
Academic classes
Shop uniform, York Tech apparel, or Fan Shop apparel*
Pants or trousers
Optional Items
Clear or mesh backpack
*Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.