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Horticultural Tradesperson
( Arborist, Horticulturist, Groundsperson, Tree Surgeon, Turf Keeper )


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	Horticultural tradespersons maintain plants and planted areas, construct horticultural features, and apply treatments to improve plant growth and control pests.

Duties and Tasks

Horticultural tradespersons may perform the following tasks:

identify and correct soil deficiencies
identify and treat pests and diseases on plants
prepare fields, garden beds or lawn areas by cultivating soil and adding fertilisers and compost
use growth regulators and other chemicals
read landscape plans and construct rockeries, paths or ponds
plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns
maintain gardens by fertilising, trimming and making sure that plants are receiving adequate water
prune trees and hedges to promote the health and positive appearance of plants
thin out, hoe, irrigate and fertilise crops
maintain lawn and grass areas using machinery, fertilisers and chemicals
service equipment such as tools, lawn mowers and heavy machinery
operate and install irrigation and drainage systems
plan and supervise the daily activities of other workers
develop long-term plans, set budgets and manage the financial aspects of the organisation or business.

Specialisations

Arboriculture Worker
Floriculturist
Greenkeeper
Nursery Worker

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Biology Rural Studies
Work Demand	Including mainly outdoor work Including physical effort Including reading or writing
Work Field	Agriculture, Animal and Primary Industries
Work Interest	Practical or Mechanical Nature or Recreation
Skill Level	Skilled Trade Jobs Para Professional Jobs

Work Conditions

Horticultural tradespersons usually work outdoors and in all kinds of weather. Some of the work is physically demanding as it involves bending, lifting and handling machinery such as tractors, rollers and edging machines. Protective clothing must be used when handling fertilisers and pesticides, and to prevent injury while using machinery.

Personal Requirements