The Training Challenge is a program in which all company employees participate. A scheduled series of courses are implemented, teaching better industry practices. This program helps build morale and organization in the company. The employees are regularly tested on their knowledge and skill for the chance to gain position in the chain of command. This means Aiello Landscape's customers get the highest quality of work and the best service possible.

TRAINING OPERATIONS

1. TOOL IDENTIFICATION
2. PLANT IDENTIFICATION
3. TREE PLANTING
4. TREE STAKING
5. PALM BANDING
6. MULCHING
7. PLAN READING AND LAYOUT
8. GRADING AND SOD
9. IRRIGATION OPERATION AND REPAIR
10. REPAIR AND REPLACE
11. FERTILIZER APPLICATION
12. HAND TRIMMING AND PRUNING
13. SAFETY
14. CHAINSAW OPERATION
15. EDGING INSTALLATION
16. STEP STONE INSTALLATION
17. VINE ESPALIER
18. TCM EQUIPMENT OPERATION
19. ROOT PRUNING AND TRANSPLANTING
20. RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION
21. INSTRUMENT OPERATION
22. GRADING AND DRAINAGE
23. JOB EVALUATION
24. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
25. CUSTOMER SERVICE
26. RECORD KEEPING
27. CLASS 'B' CDL LICENSE