In collaboration with Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC), and generously funded by KeyBank in partnership with The Riverline, BCAT will offer our third year of study for adults residing in the city of Buffalo.
The Hybrid – Landscape Maintenance Technician program offers remote classroom instruction and paid in-field training program. Learners will be able to attend class remotely and earn up to $1500!
The 60-hour course will include 30 paid hours of remote (online synchronous learning) instruction offered, followed by 30 hours of in-field training and a paid internship.
25 spots are available with full scholarship for students and current landscape employees!
Adults who are accepted into the program will receive a scholarship that will cover 100% of the tuition, books, and work boots.
Classes begin February 5, 2024 and will end March 29, 2024 and will be held three times a week (Monday – Wednesday 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM).
Classroom: 4 Weeks | 30 Hours |
Course #1: Safety and First Aid for Landscape Professionals | 3 Hours |
Course #2: Turf Installation and Maintenance | 3 Hours |
Course #3: Pest Management | 3 Hours |
Course #4: Plants and Planting | 3 Hours |
Course #5: Tree and Shrub Maintenance | 3 Hours |
Course #6: Turf Equipment Safety and Maintenance | 3 Hours |
Course #7: Landscape Equipment Safety and Maintenance | 3 Hours |
Course #8: Irrigation System Components and Maintenance | 3 Hours |
Course #9: Winter Maintenance and Work Orders | 3 Hours |
Course #10: Workforce Readiness | 3 Hours |
In-Field Training: 1 Week | |
Course #11: Field Supervision & In-Field Training | 30 Hours (1 Work Week) |
TOTAL | 60 Hours |
Focused on Landscape Maintenance Technician Work Areas and Skills including:
Contact Krista Berry at
for more information about registering!
