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8414 · ANZSCO V1.3

Garden and Nursery Labourers

Classification
Unit
Major group
Labourers

Classification

Major group
8Labourers

Description

UNIT GROUP 8414 GARDEN AND NURSERY LABOURERS GARDEN AND NURSERY LABOURERS perform a variety of routine tasks in propagating, cultivating and maintaining plants in gardens and horticultural nurseries.

Skill level

Australia

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

New Zealand

NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5) For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

Tasks

Tasks include

  • 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

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