Landscape Services Staff Training

This page is dedicated to the professional development and advanced learning for our Landscape Services staff.

Required Training

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Maximo Training

If you require training for Maximo, please email maxhelp@berkeley.edu

For more information about information and helpful tips, please visit our Maximo Support page.

Foundational Skills Trainings

These are annual/one time required foundational skills trainings.

Click here for more information about what trainings are required of you.

Safety

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FS 101 (Required of all FS Employees)

FS 101 is a required course for all Facilities Services employees upon employement. 

Please follow this link to ensure you have taken the course and/or sign up for it.

Workplace Safety

The Workplace Safety training(link is external)(link is external) is available as an eCourse through the UC Learning Center(link is external)(link is external). This one-time mandatory training for all campus employees (faculty, staff and student employees) provides valuable information on responsibilities, work-related injuries and illnesses, analyzing hazards and applying controls, what to do in a campus emergency, and resources available to you. Access the Workplace Safety online e-course(link is external)(link is external) and learn more about workplace safety by reviewing the resources below.

Traffic Flagger/Safety (Coming Soon)

CPR/First Aid (Coming Soon)

Defensive Driving/UC-Berkeley Driving, Safety and Protocols

This is an e-course covering Berkeley Defensive Driver training via the UC Learning Center

Blood-Borne Pathogen (Coming Soon)

Heavy Equipment (Coming Soon)

Pressure Washer and M30 (Coming Soon)

Situational Awareness (Coming Soon)

Chainsaw Safety (Coming Soon)

EHS 702 Heat Illness

This course offers an overview of heat illness prevention. Topics include: Heat illness, Prevention, Procedures, Response, and Supervisors.

Please take the course via the UC Learning Center

Developmental

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QWEL Certification

"QWEL (Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper) is program is an EPA WaterSense labeled professional certification in irrigation system audits. QWEL is a program of the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership, and is available through the many organizations that have adopted the program."

Take a look at the QWEL website to find an upcoming in-person training.

Turf Maintenance (Coming Soon)

ReScape Landscape Maintenance Certification

ReScape offers multiple trainings and programs in the landscaping field. See below for their offerings.

Representing UCB in the Field

Below are some great courses and programs dedicated to helping refine your professional image and accumen. More will be added over time.

Advanced

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Berkeley People Management Program

Designed by the People & Organization Development team, the BPM programs provide opportunities to grow and develop leadership skills. 

Advanced Program in Sustainable Management

"The Advanced Program in Sustainable Management covers the foundational topics in sustainability, carbon management, environmental business strategy, project implementation, environmental law and policy, compliance management systems and climate change risk-mitigation strategies.

Learn how to comply with environmental regulations, as well as design and implement sustainability practices in cost-effective ways in the public and private sectors. Complete the courses that will enhance your knowledge and skills in the areas that reflect your career objectives."

Advanced Program in Sustainable Management

(link is external)Check out the Sponsored Tuition Program(link is external) for free tuition

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