WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Landscape Horticulturist

Plans and constructs garden landscapes.

SKILL LEVEL:

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

TASKS INCLUDE:

• prepares plans and drawings, and schedules landscape construction
• prepares specifications and quotations
• prepares areas for landscape constructions by analysing sites and clearing debris
• estimates and orders landscaping materials
• selects materials and plants to create landscapes
• sets out and installs hardscape and softscape structures
• constructs or refaces steps, garden walls, fences, trellises, pergolas, ponds and fountains
• constructs and installs facilities such as ferneries, barbecues, play structures and garden furniture
• constructs paths, steps and paved areas with paving materials, gravels and timber
• performs formative pruning