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Unit Group
3424 Irrigation Technicians and Landscape Gardeners
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
3424 Irrigation Technicians and Landscape Gardeners
Interpret plans and drawings to construct garden landscapes, hardscape structures and garden beds, and install irrigation systems.
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
342431 Irrigation Technician
Installs, maintains and services irrigation systems for agriculture, sports turf and horticulture.
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- 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
Occupation
342432 Landscape Gardener
Interprets plans and drawings to construct garden landscapes, hardscape structures and garden beds.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Alternative title
- Landscape Construction Worker
Specialisation
- Structural Landscaper
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- 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