342131 Gardener (General)

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• 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

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• 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