Groundsman/groundswoman Market-oriented Skilled Agricultural Workers
SaveWhat Does a Groundsman/groundswoman Do?
Groundsmen/groundswomen provide landscape and lawn services and maintain grounds for private households, commercial and public facilities, schools, hotels, botanical gardens, golf courses, parks and athletic fields.\
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Horticulture Principles
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Groundsman/groundswoman
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialHorticulture Principles knowledge
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
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EssentialEcology knowledge
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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EssentialPest Control In Plants knowledge
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, …
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EssentialWater Chemistry Analysis knowledge
Principles of complex water chemistry.
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EssentialWatering Principles knowledge
Methods, principles and systems for supplying water to land or crops by means of pipes, sprinklers, ditches or streams.
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EssentialPlant Species knowledge
The variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.
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EssentialEnvironmental Legislation In Agriculture And Forestry knowledge
Awareness on enviromental legislation, policies, principles relevant for agriculture and forestry. Awareness of the impact on the enviroment of local agricultural precedures and practices. Means to adjust the production to …
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EssentialPlant Disease Control knowledge
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 …
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EssentialSoil Structure knowledge
Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.
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EssentialTurf Management knowledge
Planting and maintainance of turf.
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EssentialPrinciples Of Landscape Construction knowledge
Principles and techniques to prepare ground or site for construction of wooden and brick terraces, fences and ground surfaces. This includes knowlege on how to measure and plan out the …
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EssentialExecute Disease And Pest Control Activities skill
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 …
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EssentialMonitor Water Quality skill
Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.
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EssentialPrepare Planting Area skill
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 …
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EssentialUse Gardening Equipment skill
Use gardening equipment such as clippers, sprayers, mowers, chainsaws, complying to health and safety regulations.
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EssentialConstruct Greens And Grounds skill
Project, construct, reconstruct playing fields and bunkers, tees at greens.
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EssentialEstimate Consumption Of Water skill
Estimate, measure and register comsuption of water required for watering of greens or grounds areas.
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EssentialHandle Chemical Products For Soil And Plants skill
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.
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EssentialMaintain Irrigation Systems skill
Install irrigation, plumbing and sprinkler systems. Inspect and assess these systems according to agreed time schedules. Identify defects and wear in irrigation systems and arrange repairs.
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EssentialMaintain Landscape Site skill
Maintain the site by mowing, applying fertiliser, controlling weed, aerating, trimming and pruning. Perform clean-ups according to needs and requirements.
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EssentialMaintain Turf And Grass skill
Establish and maintain fine turf, grassed fields, and synthetic surfaces for sports events. Ensure a pleasant appearance of the property grounds.
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EssentialMaintain Turf Management Equipment skill
Install and service equipment like nets, posts and protective covers for sports and recreation purposes.
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EssentialOperate Turf Management Equipment skill
Operate turf management equipment like hedge cutters, mowers and strimmers.
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EssentialPerform Pest Control skill
Carry out crop spraying pest and disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements. Carry out slurry and fertiliser spreading in accordance with local environmental regulations
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EssentialPerform Weed Control Operations skill
Carry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with national industry and customer requirements.
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EssentialPlan Sports Areas skill
Carry out an initial survey which identifies the type, function and required dimensions of the sports area. Produce accurate plans which are consistent with the rules of the sport. Ensure …
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EssentialPrepare Ground For Construction skill
Select materials to meet specifications, prepare the site in accordance with specifications.
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EssentialPrepare Land For Turf Laying skill
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 …
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EssentialPrepare Sites For Planting Of Grass skill
Prepare lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf.
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EssentialPrepare The Ground skill
Prepare the ground for laying turf or seeding by clearing the area, choosing the optimal soil, choosing the ground deepness and the appropriate fertilisers.
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EssentialSpray Pesticides skill
Spray pesticide solutions to keep insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases under control.
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EssentialTransport Physical Resources Within The Work Area skill
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.
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OptionalPruning Techniques knowledge
The techniques of selectively removing parts of trees and plants to foster better growth and regeneration.
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OptionalRainwater Management knowledge
The characteristics of water sensitive urban design methods such as wet basins, dry basins, drainage and surface infiltration.
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OptionalCrop Production Principles knowledge
Principles in growing crops, the natural cycle, nursing of nature, growth conditions and principles of organic and sustainable production. Quality criterias and requirements of seeds, plants and crop.
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OptionalPruning Types knowledge
Different approached to pruning trees, such as thinning, removal, etc.
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OptionalCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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OptionalGrow Plants skill
Carry out plant growing activities. Carry out grow control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.
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OptionalPrepare Planting Area For Planting skill
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.
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OptionalPropagate Plants skill
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 …
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OptionalReport Pollution Incidents skill
Examine the extent of the damage and consequences when an incident causes pollution, and report it to the relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
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OptionalUse A Computer skill
Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.
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OptionalUse Technical Documentation skill
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
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OptionalImplement Plans For The Management Of Sports Turf Areas skill
Plan the management of sports turfs. Ensure your plans are consistent with the purpose and function of the turf. Determine what resources are needed, according to specifications and implement planned …
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OptionalManage Rainwater skill
Implementing water sensitive urban design elements such as wet basins, dry basins, drainage and surface infiltration.
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OptionalManage Time In Landscaping skill
Plan and implement work schedules to fit in landscaping activities, which include the briefing phase where the landscape project is discussed with a client after which follow a series of …
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OptionalNurse Plants skill
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 …
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OptionalNurse Trees skill
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 …
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OptionalPlant Green Plants skill
Plant seeds manually or by using ground equipment.
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OptionalPrune Hedges And Trees skill
Cut and prune trees and hedges in ornemental forms, considering botanical and esthetical aspects.
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OptionalPrune Plants skill
Carry out pruning with relevant tools, related to the different purposes like maintenance pruning, pruning for growth, pruning for fruiting, debudding and volume reduction.
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