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Effective Term:
Fall 2016 through Summer 2018

Course Number:
LAT 115
Course Title:
Tool and Equipment Safety, Operation and Maintenance
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces common tools and equipment used in the landscape industry. Covers safe operation and maintenance of common landscape tools and equipment. Provides the opportunity for hands-on experience with tools and equipment. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Identify and select landscape tools and equipment appropriate for specific tasks in the field.
  2. Operate equipment safely to achieve project goals.
  3. Troubleshoot tool and equipment malfunctions.
  4. Perform routine equipment maintenance to insure proper, safe function of equipment.
  5. Instruct others on the safe operation and maintenance of landscape equipment.

Aspirational Goals

- gain confidence in using common tools and equipment

Course Activities and Design

Individual assignments to be completed before coming to class - may include watching videos or reading assignments - to introduce new topics/themes.

Weekly lectures and hands-on demonstrations

Stations for hands-on, group practice of new skills - informal peer-to-peer evaluation

Weekly skills tests - formal evaluation by the instructor

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Student learning will be assessed by the following:

1) midterm exam - partially performance based

2) final exam - partially performance based

3) weekly skills assessment in lab - equipment operation and maintenance

4) course project - develop an employee training program for a particular piece or suite of equipment

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Selecting the right tools and equipment for the task at hand.

Operating equipment safely.

Operating equipment efficiently and competently.

Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.

Tool and equipment care and maintenance.