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Unit Group

3421 Gardeners (General)

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3421 Gardeners (General)

Plant, cultivate and maintain parks and gardens.

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

OSCA skill level

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
Occupation

342131 Gardener (General)

Plants, cultivates and maintains parks and gardens.

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

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • 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