Environmental Landscape Management

Program Learning Outcomes

This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

  1. Operate machinery and equipment for landscape operations safely for maximum efficiency.
  2. Perform tree maintenance (such as pruning and climbing), select and use trees in a landscape design, and develop tree identification skills.
  3. Analyze landscape situations, recommend corrective construction methods and installation procedures, and effectively perform hard landscape installations.
  4. Establish and maintain a healthy woodlot, utilizing current forestry techniques.
  5. Understand various grasses, their selection in terms of usage, and the maintenance techniques necessary to establish healthy turf vegetation.
  6. Identify, select, and use plant and shrub materials in landscape designs.
  7. Explain the complex factors impacting on rural, urban, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, including the fish and wildfire within these systems and appropriate conservation techniques.
  8. Assess basic biology and life cycles of the main classes of vertebrates, the keys to recognition of some of the more common Ontario species, and the elements of nature interpretation.
  9. Perform duties involved in greenhouse operations including plan propagation and the creation of interior landscapes.
  10. Apply the principles and practical skills of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to indoor and outdoor plants.
  11. Explain the systems of environmental services, park, organizations and agencies in Canada and Ontario, and the relationships between the public and private sectors of this industry.
  12. Describe the importance of recreation and environmental services offered by municipalities, public agencies and the private sector.
  13. Understand park planning and park legislation.
  14. Develop planning for parks, recreational facilities and open spaces.
  15. Exemplify leadership, collaboration and presentational skills as an environmental landscape professional
  16. Explain environmental and ecological issues within Canada and the approaches that can be used to mitigate and address these issues.
  17. Utilize computer-aided design and technologies for landscape design, business proposals, and project management.
  18. Communicate effectively in speech and writing, and prepare reports.
  19. Identify sources of legislation related to all aspects of this industry.
  20. Apply business administration and budgeting concepts and principles.
  21. Perform business functions common to the private sector of this industry.
  22. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance and career opportunities and to keep pace with industry changes.