Landscape Gardener – ANZSCO 362213

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Description

Plans and constructs garden landscapes.

Skill Level

3

Alternative Titles

NULL

Specializations

NULL

Skills Assessment Authority

TRA

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 3622 Gardeners

Description

plant, cultivate, maintain, plan and construct parks, gardens and landscapes, and inspect, diagnose and treat trees and shrubs.

Tasks

  • preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites
  • propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
  • preparing lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
  • maintaining planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing
  • pruning trees and hedges, and installing plant support and protection devices
  • preparing plans and drawings, selecting materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction
  • setting out and installing hardscape and softscape structures
  • constructing gravel and paved areas, walls, fences, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
  • examining trees to assess their condition and determine treatment
  • lopping limbs off trees and shaping branches using chain and handsaws
  • spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease, and felling diseased trees

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

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