§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

garden labourer

Garden labourers perform simple tasks in cultivating and maintaining flowers, trees and shrubs.

Description

Garden labourers perform simple tasks in cultivating and maintaining flowers, trees and shrubs. This work can take place in either parks or private gardens.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

pest control in plants watering principles plant species soil structure plant propagation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

landscaping materials turf management ecology pruning types greenhouse types horticulture principles herbicides sprayers plant disease control lawn care pruning techniques

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain turf management equipment create garden areas provide lawn care establish vertical gardens nurse trees execute disease and pest control activities maintain the greenhouse maintain gardening equipment transport physical resources within the work area perform weed control operations assist in interior plant projects de-limb trees build fences build garden masonry establish green roof

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)