Landscaping Assistant
Site preparation, planting, hardscape, and grounds work
Duration: 9 weeks
Prerequisite: None
What does a Landscaping Assistant do?
Landscaping Assistants are an entry-level into becoming landscaping technicians. You will learn a variety of skills in this program such as, various soil types, aggregates, ground preparation, water feature construction, sprinkler installation, sod installation, tree, scrub and flower planting, drainage, grading, paver installation and landscaping maintenance.
What does the Landscape Assistant Program include?
Omnia Training’s Landscaping Assistant is a 9-week training program that covers essential aspects of basic landscaping. The training program includes the coverage of the following topics:
Introduction to Basic Landscaping: Includes coverage on landscaping safety regulations and standards, job site safety analysis, basic knowledge on procedures and concepts of landscaping.
Hands-on field training: Students will be trained to demonstrate proficiency in sod installation, base preparation, paving stone and edging installation, sod and seed installation and other landscaping tasks and procedures.
Curriculum Overview
- Landscape worksite safety, tools and material handling
- Site layout, excavation, grading, and drainage awareness
- Soil preparation, sod, planting, mulch, and edging
- Base preparation, compaction, and patio-stone fundamentals
- Retaining-wall and basic hardscape support tasks
- Grounds equipment, crew workflow, and practical work simulation
Career Pathways
Landscaping Labourer
- Grounds Helper
- Hardscape Assistant
