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Horticultural Tradesperson (
Arborist, Horticulturist, Groundsperson, Tree Surgeon, Turf Keeper )
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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
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Earnings
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Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Horticultural Tradespersons, nfd
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Income per Week
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Number
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Share (%)
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| $1000 or more |
60 |
15.3 |
| $400 - $599 |
93 |
23.7 |
| $600 - $799 |
121 |
30.8 |
| $800 - $999 |
66 |
16.8 |
| Less than $400 |
53 |
13.5 |
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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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There is currently no mean weekly earnings data available for this occupation.
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Related Courses
New South Wales / ACT Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia
See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information
Agri-Food Industry Skills Council Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc Nursery and Garden Industry Australia (National Office/NSW) Nursery and Garden Industry Northern Territory Nursery and Garden Industry of SA Inc Nursery and Garden Industry Tasmania Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria Nursery and Garden Industry Western Australia Nursery and Garden Industry, Queensland Rural Skills Australia
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