WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Plants, cultivates and maintains parks and gardens.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• conducts site assessments and soil analyses
• prepares and maintains seedbeds and growing sites
• propagates and plants trees, bushes and hedges, flowers and bulbs
• prepares lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, or by laying instant turf
• maintains planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing
• identifies and treats weeds, pests and diseases
• prunes trees and hedges, and installs plant support and protection devices
• installs, operates and maintains drainage and irrigation systems
• may grow and maintain indoor plants and conservatory displays
• may construct features and facilities within gardens, such as paths or paved areas, rockeries, ponds and water features, and planter boxes