Basic Grounds Worker Skills

Certificate of Completion

 

Well-maintained lawns, gardens, and grounds create a positive first impression and increase property values. Grounds workers perform a variety of tasks to create an attractive and functional outdoor environment.

 

The Basic Grounds Worker Skills Certificate of Completion program provides foundational knowledge for entry into the fields of lawn care, park and grounds maintenance, residential tree care, and landscape installation. All classes in the program except Urban Forestry Skills are available through online study.

 

Prerequisite Skills

Participants must have basic knowledge of computers and the Internet.

 

Curriculum

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Semester	Campus
SOIL 210	Introduction to Soil Science	3 credits	Fall	MSU-B
PLSC 273	Arboriculture	3 credits	Spring	MSU-B
PLSC 248	Turf Management	3 credits	Fall	MSU-B
FORS 262	Dendrology	4 credits	Fall	MSU-B
FORS 264	*Urban Forestry Skills	1 credit	Summer	MSU-B

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*Urban Forestry Skills class

The Urban Forestry Skills class is only available on campus.  The three-day course is offered during the summer session immediately after Memorial Day.

Contact the instructor, Bob Underwood, for dates. Call (701)228-5434 or e-mail Bob.Underwood@misu.nodak.edu

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