Event Descriptions

For all competitive events where students are required to bring safety equipment with them to the event (such as hearing protection, gloves, eye protection, etc.), points will be deducted from their scores if they arrive to the competition without them.

Event Descriptions
  1. 3D Exterior Landscape Design
  2. Annual & Perennial Identification
  3. Arboriculture Techniques
  4. Business Management
  5. Compact Excavator Operation
  6. Computer Aided Landscape Design
  7. Construction Cost Estimating
  8. Exterior Landscape Design
  9. Hardscape Installation
  10. Interior Landscape Design
  11. Interior Plant Identification
  12. Irrigation Assembly
  13. Irrigation Design
  14. Irrigation Troubleshooting
  15. Landscape Maintenance Operations
  16. Landscape Plant Installation
  17. Leadership Skills
  18. Maintenance Cost Estimating
  19. Personnel Management
  20. Plant Problem Diagnosis (old Pest Management)
  21. Sales Presentation
  22. Skid Steer Operation
  23. Small Engine Repair
  24. Tractor Loader Backhoe Operation
  25. Truck & Trailer Operation
  26. Turf & Weed Identification (old Turf and Turf Pest ID)
  27. Wood Construction
  28. Woody Ornamental Plant Identification
ID Lists
  1. ID List Rules
  2. Annual & Perennial ID List
  3. Interior ID List
    (you do not need to know the patent numbers on this list)
  4. Plant Problem Diagnosis ID List
  5. Turf and Turf Pest ID List
  6. Woody Ornamental ID List

Additional Competitive Event Information

If you would like to demonstrate a skid steer prior to the competition, please contact Connie LaFlamme at LaFlamme_Connie_L@cat.com.  Connie will assist you in coordinating a meeting with a local Caterpillar Inc. dealer in your area.

Small Engine Repair Study Materials
Personnel Management Study Guide
Personnel Management 2012 Exam
Maintenance Cost Estimating
Hardscape Installation