Description
This course provides an introduction to green infrastructure (GI) and teaches best practices for identifying and solving issues related to poor maintenance of GI practices. Ultimately, the goal of this course is to help ensure that GI practices will continue to function effectively for years to come.
Notice: This course will be available for free until July 1, 2020. This course is supplemental and not primary for career development.
Objectives
Learn
Upon completion of this training, trainees will be able to:
- Identify maintenance requirements of green infrastructure Best Management Practices (BMPs)
- Identify common problems and solutions for BMPs
- Identify materials, supplies, equipment and personnel needs and costs for maintaining BMPs
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to implement a landscape maintenance plan
- Evaluate plant performance and how to enhance or replace plants that are succeeding or failing
Audience
Since this course covers a wealth of specific material in a limited time, it is assumed that, prior to attending the class, students will already possess knowledge and skills related to construction and landscaping. Students should also be competent in basic mathematics and construction terminology. The intended audience includes, but is not limited to:
- Contractors
- Home builders
- Developers
- Landscapers
- Landscape maintenance crews
- Government public works crews
- Property owners
- Building managers
- Municipal and county personnel
- Licensed professionals
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate GIRI O+M Online Training - Certificate of Completion
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