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Course Details
Course Name: Concrete Pavers
Course Code: AL0203CA23
Date of Most Recent Offering: January 11, 2023
Course Overview
This class is part of the Landscape Management II Certificate Program.
Take this hands-on class and learn how to design and install better paver projects!
Featured Topics
- Basic Excavation
- Establishing a Base Layer
- Cutting Techniques
- Edging
- Estimating Strategies
- Using String Lines and Other More Modern Guides
- Tricks of the Trade
- Real-world Advice on How to Win the Job
Optional Outdoor Construction Days
If you attend this class, you can also participate in the optional construction days March 30 and 31, 2023, where you will build an actual paver project. Come and learn by doing, and get real hands-on experience!
Who Should Attend?
If you want to learn how to design and install paver projects, this class is for you! Past participants have included:
- Department of Public Works Employees
- Landscape Architects
- Landscaping Company Owners
- Landscape Designers
- Landscape Maintenance Professionals
- Park Maintenance Workers
Course Preview Video
Watch this video to get a sneak peek into what you’ll learn and practice as a student in the Concrete Pavers course!
Photo Slideshow
View photos of students working together under the guidance of instructor Alex Burke to complete hands-on paver projects!
Meet Your Instructor
Alex Burke, Burke Environmental
Alex is a third generation horticulturalist. When he was in high school he started his first business, Burke Lawn Services, mainly doing lawn maintenance. While still in high school, Alex became one of the youngest people ever to get his pesticide license from the State of New Jersey. After high school, Alex went on to Rutgers University, Cook College, where he received a degree in Environmental Planning and Design, with a concentration on seashore environments. After Alex graduated in 2000, he incorporated his business under a new name, Burke Environmental. Burke Environmental was founded as a landscape design, installation, maintenance company with a focus on Jersey Shore properties.
As Burke Environmental grew, so did the services it began to offer. Alex got his irrigation license and became certified in concrete pavers and retaining wall construction. In 2008, Alex began co-teaching the installation of concrete pavers course for Rutgers University. Alex now teaches several continuing education courses for Rutgers and guest lectures for the Department of Landscape Architecture. He is also a certified instructor for the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI). ICPI helps set the national standards for concrete pavers and is viewed as a nationally recognized certification. Alex is one of less than 75 ICPI instructors in all of North America.
Check out this article to learn more about Alex and the Concrete Pavers course – How to Lay a Concrete Paver Patio or Walkway!
Student Reviews
“Great general overview plus [I got] lots of handy tricks that I know will greatly improve efficiency on the job. Everything involving pavers was covered, and I really feel the streamlining tips will really help.”
– Past Participant
“Really good walk through of the process from beginning to end with expert tips included.”
– Past Participant
“Mr. Burke’s years of paver knowledge were presented greatly within the class. The whole class contained a lot of useful information. I recommend taking this class to anyone!”
– Dave DePue
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Concrete Pavers was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 5 Technical CEUs (DLGS Course #16374)
Meals
No breakfast will be provided. Box lunches will be available for pre-registered attendees only.
NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least one (1) week in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.
Attention U.S. Veterans

This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI BillĀ®. Learn more.
GI BillĀ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Concrete Pavers, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.