Gardeners (General)

Gardeners (General) plant, cultivate and maintain parks and gardens.

**Indicative skill level:**

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

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites - propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers, and bulbs - preparing lawn areas by spreading topsoil 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 - spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease