Curator Of Horticulture Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Curator Of Horticulture Do?
Curators of horticulture develop and maintain the botanical collections, exhibits and landscapes of a botanical garden.
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Where Do I Start?
Botany
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
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Skills You Need to Become a Curator Of Horticulture
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EssentialBotany knowledge
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
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2 booksBotany: Plant Identification and Classification -
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EssentialEcology knowledge
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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EssentialAdvertising Techniques knowledge
The communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.
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EssentialHorticultural Design knowledge
Design of horticultural areas taking into account factors, such as climate and microclimates, topography and orientation, site drainage and groundwater recharge, municipal and resource building codes, soils and irrigation, human …
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EssentialBiology knowledge
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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EssentialCollection Management Software knowledge
Be familiar with specialised collection management software used to document and keep record of the museum collection.
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EssentialCollection Management knowledge
The process of resource evaluation, selection and life-cycle planning to create and promote a coherent collection in line with the developing needs of the users or customers. Understanding legal deposit …
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EssentialConduct Workplace Audits skill
Conduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
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EssentialKeep Task Records skill
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
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EssentialManage Contracts skill
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree …
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EssentialManage Database skill
Apply database design schemes and models, define data dependencies, use query languages and database management systems (DBMS) to develop and manage databases.
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EssentialManage Operational Budgets skill
Prepare, monitor and adjust operational budgets together with the economical/administrative manager/professionals in the arts institute/unit/project.
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EssentialAdvise On Acquisitions skill
Investigate acquisition options, compare them and give advice.
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EssentialIdentify Plants Characteristics skill
Identify and classify crop characteristics. Be able to recognise different types of bulbs by name, graded sizes, field markings and stock markings.
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EssentialManage Ground Maintenance skill
Plan and direct the work of ground maintenance workers and units and maintain all natural areas.
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OptionalForest Conservation knowledge
Understand forest conservation: the practice of planting and maintaining forested areas.
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3 booksThe Training of a ForesterConservation and Management of Forests -
OptionalForest Ecology knowledge
The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.
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OptionalEducate People About Nature skill
Speak to a variety of audiences about e.g. information, concepts, theories and/or activities related to nature and its conservation. Produce written information. This information may be presented in a range …
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OptionalEducate Public On Fire Safety skill
Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the use of …
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OptionalRespond To Enquiries skill
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
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OptionalAdvise On Tree Issues skill
Provide advice to organisations and private persons on planting trees and tree safety. Investigate current conservation and tree management projects.
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OptionalEducate The Public About Wildlife skill
Speak with groups of adults and children to teach them how to enjoy the forest without harming it or themselves. Speak in schools or with specific youth groups if called …
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OptionalSupport Volunteers skill
Follow up volunteer activity.
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