Garden Labourer Agricultural & Forestry Labourers

Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, …

Types of different propagation methods, materials and seeds and their criteria for health and quality.

The variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.

Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.

Methods, principles and systems for supplying water to land or crops by means of pipes, sprinklers, ditches or streams.

Carry out plant growing activities. Carry out grow control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.

Prepare planting area and soil for planting by for example fertilising, mulching by hand or using mechanical tools or machinery; prepare seeds and plants for sowing and planting by ensuring …

Prepare planting area and soil for planting by fertilising, mulching and performing weed control. Take the conditions of the area, soil and plant type into account.

Carry out propagation activities by applying appropriate propagation methods, such as grafted cutting propagation or generative propagation considering the plant type. Carry out propagation control considering the required terms and …

Use gardening equipment such as clippers, sprayers, mowers, chainsaws, complying to health and safety regulations.

Handle chemical products for soil and plants includes cleaning the equipment used for spreading and spraying, mixing of chemicals, preparing pesticides and herbicides for spraying, preparing fertilisers for spreading.

Mow grass, rake leaves, and remove fallen limbs and trash. Remove weeds from landscapes in parks, greenways and other properties. Maintain the grounds and landscapes of private clients and businesses. …

Manage and support overall plant health. Practice sustainable gardening techniques and integrated pest management in gardens both outdoor and indoor.

Support growth, appearance and intended purpose of the plants.

Manage and support overall soil nutrition. Practice sustainable gardening techniques and integrated pest management in gardens both outdoor and indoor.

Establish and maintain fine turf, grassed fields, and synthetic surfaces for sports events. Ensure a pleasant appearance of the property grounds.

Determine the need for nursing activities and carry out nursing by cultivating, maintaining, watering and spraying the plants and trees manually or using appropriate equipment, taking into account the plant …

Operate turf management equipment like hedge cutters, mowers and strimmers.

Efficiently perform hand pruning by using specific pruning tools like shears, lopping shears, saw, a small pocket scale to weigh the pruned material, and twine.

Plant according to guidelines including digging, staking and maintenance.

Plant seeds manually or by using ground equipment.

Prepare lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf.

Prepare the ground for laying turf or seeding by clearing the area, choosing the optimal soil, choosing the ground deepness and the appropriate fertilisers.

Cut and prune trees and hedges in ornemental forms, considering botanical and esthetical aspects.

Carry out pruning with relevant tools, related to the different purposes like maintenance pruning, pruning for growth, pruning for fruiting, debudding and volume reduction.

The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.

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The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.

The techniques of selectively removing parts of trees and plants to foster better growth and regeneration.

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Different types of greenhouses (plastic, glass) and other horticultural facilities such as hotbed, seedbed, irrigations systems, storage and protective facilities etc.

Field of information which distinguishes certain required materials, such as wood and wood chips, cement, pebbles and soil for landscaping purposes.

Types and features of diseases in plants and crops. Different kinds control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and …

Procedures, equipment and products used to maintain the cleanliness of lawns and other grass surfaces in parks or residences.

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Types of equipment used to spray herbicides on a surface, used both manually and mechanically.

Different approached to pruning trees, such as thinning, removal, etc.

Planting and maintainance of turf.

Execute disease and pest control activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the climate, plant or crop type, health and safety and environmental regulations. Store and handle pesticides …

Assist in or carry out the planting, maintaining, watering and spraying of flowers, hanging baskets, plants, shrubs and trees in interior decorations according to the work description or project

Put up fences using a pothole digger, shovel, tamper, and other manual tools.

Create types of masonry specific for gardens such as walls and stairs.

Plant out garden areas within cemeteries.

Establish vegetation on roofs, taking into account water and drainage, filters and soil. Plant suitable grasses, and possibly bushes and trees. Establish the green roof with regards to health and …

Construct vertical gardens including attachment of the garden to the wall or other surfaces. Select and plant suitable plants for the wall and maintain the wall.

Perform maintenance work on greenhouses. Clean greenhouse windows, drains and gutters.

Perform daily maintenance on tools and equipment and report major faults to a superior.

Install and service equipment like nets, posts and protective covers for sports and recreation purposes.

Plant, fertilise and trim trees, shrubs and hedges. Examine trees to assess their condition and determine treatment. Work to eradicate insects, fungus and diseases which are harmful to trees, assist …

Carry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with national industry and customer requirements.

Coordinate the work involved in clearing and preparing sites ready for planting. Ensure that the working methods for site clearance and preparation are established and clearly communicated. Oversee site clearance …

Care for lawns by applying techniques of organic, hybrid and integrated lawn care. Provide all necessary nutrients.

Transport physical resources such as products, equipment, materials, and liquids. Carefully load, transport and unload resources safely and efficiently, keeping the load in good condition.