Identify continuing education, training, licensure, and certification in the landscaping industry.

Identification could include

• listing industry certification options and describing their importance
• exploring postsecondary education programs
• exploring employer training and professional growth options
• exploring Virginia Cooperative Extension Links to an external site. services or workshops
• exploring professional landscaping organizations
• investigating professional conferences
• researching park and garden classes
• researching industry field days.

Teacher Resources:

• Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) Pesticide Exam Links to an external site.
• VDACS Registered Technician Links to an external site.
• Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Associate Links to an external site.
• Virginia Certified Horticulturist Links to an external site.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How can certifications advance career plans?
• Where in Virginia can one receive an associate or bachelor’s degree in horticulture?
• What opportunities are available through the local extension service?
• What other courses would benefit an individual in the landscaping industry?