Description
Assists in propagating, cultivating and harvesting plants in a horticultural nursery.
Skill Level
5
Alternative Titles
- Nursery Hand (Horticulture)
Specializations
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Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 8414 Garden and Nursery Labourers
Description
perform a variety of routine tasks in propagating, cultivating and maintaining plants in gardens and horticultural nurseries.
Tasks
- loading, unloading and moving garden supplies and equipment
- preparing garden sites and plots using hand tools and machines
- assisting with planting and transplanting flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns
- maintaining gardens by watering, weeding and mowing lawns
- cleaning gardens and removing rubbish
- assisting with propagating, planting and potting seeds, bulbs and cuttings
- tending plants by hand watering and weeding
- adjusting mist irrigation systems, shade and ventilation
- harvesting and packaging plants for sale and transport
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.