Garden Labourers are excluded from this unit group. Garden Labourers are included in Occupation 842131 Garden Labourer.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Garden Labourers are excluded from this occupation. Garden Labourers are included in Occupation 842131 Garden Labourer.

• Prepares and maintains seedbeds and growing sites
• Plants and transplants flowers, shrubs, hedges, trees and other plants
• Maintains planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering, mowing and removing trash, fallen branches and leaves
• Prunes and trims trees, shrubs and hedges to maintain their shape and improve plant health
• Installs plant support and protection devices
• Applies pesticides and herbicides to control pests and weeds

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Arboriculturist
• Urban Forester

• Arboricultural Consultant

• Assesses and documents tree health and risk in urban areas
• Advises on tree species selection for urban environments
• Develops, implements and monitors tree management plans
• Collaborates with planners and architects on tree integration in urban design
• Ensures tree management aligns with environmental regulations
• Conducts tree surveys and inventories
• Makes recommendations for tree planting, pruning and removal

• Tree Surgeon

• Utility Tree Worker

• Prunes and shapes branches of trees and shrubs to maintain their health and appearance
• Treats trees and shrubs for pests and diseases
• Removes dead or decaying trees to ensure safety and prevent potential hazards
• Provides advice on general tree care to clients
• Utilises skills such as aerial access using ropes or elevated work platforms, to prune, shape or remove trees
• Performs tree risk assessments
• Maintains and operates equipment and tools used in tree care, such as chainsaws and pruning shears

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Receives and prepares orders for floral arrangements according to customer preferences, seasonal demands and design principles
• Selects and purchases flowers and other materials needed for arrangements
• Provides advice and recommendations to customers on suitable floral arrangements for different occasions and seasons
• Trims, treats and stores flowers to ensure freshness and quality
• Creates and maintains displays of floral arrangements
• Keeps up to date with seasonal demands, current trends and techniques in floral design

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Installs and sets up irrigation systems according to design specifications
• Maintains, services and repairs irrigation systems by cleaning, flushing, troubleshooting and replacing faulty components to ensure proper functioning
• Monitors and adjusts irrigation schedules based on site conditions to maximise efficiency and water conservation
• Provides advice and guidance to clients on use and maintenance of the irrigation systems

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Landscape Construction Worker

• Structural Landscaper

• Interprets plans and drawings to construct garden landscapes
• Constructs hardscape structures such as gravel and paved walking areas, walls, fences, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
• Prepares seedbeds and growing sites for planting of softscapes such as tree plants, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
• Plants trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
• Prepares lawn areas by spreading topsoil and planting grass or by laying instant turf

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Sportsground Manager

• Golf Course Superintendent
• Head Curator (Sportsground)

• Plans and schedules the maintenance and upkeep of fine turf sporting facilities
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of Sports Turf Trades Workers and maintenance staff
• Develops and implements turf management programs to maintain and improve the condition of sporting facilities
• Manages sports facility irrigation systems and ensures proper watering
• Manages the treatment and prevention of pests and disease to enhance the presentation and playability of sport and recreation facilities
• Maintains records and prepares reports on the condition and maintenance of sports turf facilities
• Coordinates with other departments or organisations for the use of sporting facilities

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Greenkeeper
• Groundsperson (Sportsground)
• Turf Tradesperson

• Grounds Curator
• Sportsground Foreperson

• Maintains turf surfaces to ensure they are in optimal condition
• Operates and maintains irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of turf surfaces
• Applies treatments to maintain the health and appearance of turf surfaces
• Repairs and renovates turf surfaces as needed, including reseeding and sodding
• Monitors and controls pests and diseases affecting turf surfaces, and implements appropriate treatment measures
• Inspects turf surfaces to identify and address any issues or hazards
• Keeps records of maintenance activities, including fertilisation, pest control and irrigation schedules
• Provides maintenance advice to management

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Forest Nursery Production Operator
• Plant Propagator

• Prepares soil, fertiliser mixes and containers for planting
• Selects and plants seeds, bulbs and cuttings in beds, containers or trays
• Buds and grafts vegetative material onto rootstock
• Monitors, waters and fertilises plants to ensure their water and nutritional requirements are met
• Applies pesticides and appropriate treatments to control pests, diseases, weeds, and nutritional and environmental plant disorders
• Keeps records of soil mixtures, plantings, treatments, losses and yields
• Advises customers on plant selection and care