Horticulture Worker Market-oriented Skilled Agricultural Workers
SaveWhat Does a Horticulture Worker Do?
Horticulture workers carry out practical activities and assist in nurseries or greenhouses for the production of horticultural crops.
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Execute Fertilisation
Carry out fertilisation tasks by hand or using appropriate equipment according to fertilisation instructions taking into account the environmental, health and safety regulations and procedures.
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 Horticulture Worker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialExecute Fertilisation skill
Carry out fertilisation tasks by hand or using appropriate equipment according to fertilisation instructions taking into account the environmental, health and safety regulations and procedures.
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EssentialGrow 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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EssentialHarvest Crop skill
Mow, pick or cut agricultural products manually or using appropriate tools and machinery. Take into account the relevant quality criteria of products, hygiene prescriptions and use the appropriate methods.
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EssentialMaintain Storage Facilities skill
Maintain or ensure the maintenance of cleaning equipment, heating or air conditioning of storage facilities and the temperature of premises.
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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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EssentialPrepare 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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EssentialPropagate 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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EssentialStore Products skill
Store products to ensure the quality and in accordance with standards and regulations. Ensure the stock facilities are kept according to hygiene standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of …
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EssentialSupervise Hygiene Procedures In Agricultural Settings skill
Ensure that hygiene procedures in agricultural settings are followed, taking into account the regulations of specific areas of action e.q. livestock, plants, local farm products, etc.
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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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EssentialMaintain A Greenhouse skill
Perform maintenance work on greenhouses. Clean greenhouse windows, drains and gutters.
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EssentialMaintain Gardening Equipment skill
Perform daily maintenance on tools and equipment and report major faults to a superior.
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EssentialMonitor Fields skill
Monitor orchards, fields and production areas to forecast when crops will be fully grown. Estimate how much damage the weather may cause to crops.
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EssentialNurse 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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EssentialPrune 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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EssentialStore Crops skill
Store and preserve crops in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure their quality. Ensure that storage facilities are kept according to hyginic standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning …
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Optional Skills (5 of 42 displayed)
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OptionalCustomer Relationship Management knowledge
The customer-oriented management approach and basic principles of successful customer relations that focus on interactions with customers such as technical support, customer services, after-sales support and direct communication with the …
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OptionalAgronomy knowledge
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. Includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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OptionalOrganic Farming knowledge
Principles, techniques and regulations of organic farming. Organic farming or ecological agriculture is an agricultural production method, which places a strong emphasis on environmental protection and ecological balance.
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OptionalFood Safety Principles knowledge
Scientific background of food safety which includes preparation, handling, and storage of food to minimise the risk of foodborne illness and other health hazards.
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OptionalHorticulture Principles knowledge
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
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OptionalAgritourism knowledge
Aspects of agritourism involving agriculturally based activities to bring visitors to a farm.
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OptionalFertilisation Principles knowledge
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
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OptionalPest 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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OptionalPruning Techniques knowledge
The techniques of selectively removing parts of trees and plants to foster better growth and regeneration.
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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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OptionalGreenhouse Types knowledge
Different types of greenhouses (plastic, glass) and other horticultural facilities such as hotbed, seedbed, irrigations systems, storage and protective facilities etc.
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OptionalWatering 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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OptionalPlant 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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OptionalPlant Harvest Methods knowledge
The various methods, timing and equipment involved in harvesting different crops and plants.
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OptionalPlant Propagation knowledge
Types of different propagation methods, materials and seeds and their criteria for health and quality.
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OptionalPlant Species knowledge
The variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.
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OptionalSoil Structure knowledge
Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.
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OptionalPruning Types knowledge
Different approached to pruning trees, such as thinning, removal, etc.
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OptionalQuality Criteria For Storage Facilities knowledge
Quality criteria for storage facilities such as safe locking systems, ventilation, regularly inspected fireproofing systems, etc.
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OptionalTypes Of Storage Facilities knowledge
Different types of devices and facilities used to hold information and their quality criterias.
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OptionalExecute 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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OptionalHandle Veterinary Emergencies skill
Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.
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OptionalKeep 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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OptionalPresent The Farm Facilities skill
Perform customer adapted presentations of the farm organization and farm processes taking under consideration the farm sustainability and local environment.
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OptionalSelect Adequate Packaging For Food Products skill
Choose the appropriate packages for food products taking into account attractiveness and suitability of the package. Use proper packaging for sending it safely and at a reasonable cost. Have awareness …
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OptionalAdvise Customers On Types Of Flowers skill
Provide customers with advice on types and varieties of plants and flowers, floral arrangements and decorations for specific occasions.
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OptionalAssist Equipment Operation skill
Assist with snow removal. Operate snow equipment such as plough trucks, brush skid steers, front loaders, snow blowers and shovels.
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OptionalAssist Landscape Projects skill
Identify potential sites for landscape improvements. Read and interpret landscape plans. Implement soft and hard landscaping works such as paving, retainer walls, pathways, irrigation systems and street furnishings.
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OptionalCarry Out Work Related Calculations In Agriculture skill
Calculate different kinds of on-site requirements in the agricultural, fishery and forestry sector by taking care of marketing and budgets.
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OptionalCoordinate Greenhouse Environment skill
Take care of the heating and cooling of greenhouses. Work together with the Grounds and Buildings Manager in keeping the irrigation systems and the horticultural equipment in good condition.
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OptionalCreate Flower Arrangements skill
Select suitable flora and foliage to create floral arrangements and match arrangements with decorative accessories such as pieces of ceramic and vases.
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OptionalDirect The Preparation Of Food skill
Oversee the preparation of a variety of dishes such as soups, salads, fish, meats, vegetables or desserts. Participate in and direct food preparation either on a day-to-day basis, or for …
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OptionalPerform On-farm Product Processing skill
Transform the primary farm product by tools and/or machinery into elaborated food products, respecting the quality objectives, hygiene and security legislation or rules.
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OptionalPick Orders Of Agricultural Products skill
Assemble and prepare customer orders based on agricultural product knowledge.
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OptionalPlace Orders For Flower Products skill
Communicate with wholesale suppliers and place orders for flowers, plants, fertilisers and seeds.
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OptionalPrepare Flower Arrangements skill
Prepare and arrange flower compositions according to design by applying necessary techniques and using necessary materials.
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OptionalProcess Flower Bulbs skill
Mechanical clean, disinfect and process flower bulbs.
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OptionalPromote Farm Products skill
Explain the characteristics of a product and the way it was produced.
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OptionalProvide Agri-touristic Services skill
Provide services for agri-tourism activities on the farm. This may include providing Bed and Breakfast services, small scale catering, supporting agri-tourism activities and leisure such as riding, locally guided tours, …
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OptionalProvide Fertilizer Recommendation For Flowers skill
Discuss and recommend different types of fertilisers, and explain when and how they should be prepared and applied.
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OptionalSell Flowers skill
Sell natural and artificial flowers, potted plants, soil, floral accessories, fertilisers and seeds.
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OptionalUse Agricultural Information Systems And Databases skill
Use relevant information systems and databases to plan, manage and operate agricultural enterprise and production.
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