Garden Labourers, classified under ANZSCO code 8432, are professionals who perform a range of routine tasks related to propagating, cultivating, and maintaining plants in gardens. They play a crucial role in creating and maintaining beautiful and functional outdoor spaces.

Indicative Skill Level:

Garden Labourers typically possess a skill level commensurate with the qualifications outlined below:

In Australia:

AQF Certificate I or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

NZQF Level 1 qualification or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

Tasks Include:

• Loading, unloading, and moving garden supplies and equipment
• Preparing garden sites and plots using hand tools and machines
• Assisting with planting, transplanting, and positioning flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns in gardens
• Maintaining gardens by watering, weeding, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing
• Operating and adjusting irrigation systems and using protection strategies
• Raking, aerating, dethatching, fertilizing, and mowing lawns
• Spraying and dusting trees, shrubs, lawns, and gardens to control pests, weeds, and disease
• Cleaning gardens and removing rubbish

Occupation:

The specific occupation within the Garden Labourers category is 843211 Garden Labourer.

843211 Garden Labourer

A Garden Labourer in this specialization assists in cultivating and maintaining gardens. They possess a skill level of 5 and contribute to the overall upkeep and appearance of outdoor spaces.

Specializations within this occupation include Lawn Mower, where individuals focus on maintaining lawns to ensure they are healthy, well-maintained, and aesthetically pleasing.

Garden Labourers play a vital role in the horticultural industry, contributing to the beautification and maintenance of gardens across Australia. They possess essential skills and knowledge in plant care, landscaping techniques, and the operation of various gardening tools and equipment.

These professionals are responsible for a range of tasks, such as loading, unloading, and moving garden supplies and equipment. They also prepare garden sites and plots using both hand tools and machines, ensuring that the area is ready for planting and landscaping. Garden Labourers assist with the planting, transplanting, and positioning of flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns, ensuring that they are placed correctly for optimal growth and visual appeal.

Maintaining gardens is a crucial aspect of a Garden Labourer's role. This includes tasks such as watering, weeding, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing. They are also responsible for operating and adjusting irrigation systems to ensure plants receive adequate water, and they employ various protection strategies to safeguard plants from pests and diseases.

Garden Labourers are also involved in lawn care, performing tasks like raking, aerating, dethatching, fertilizing, and mowing lawns. They employ their knowledge of different grass types and lawn care techniques to maintain healthy and vibrant lawns. Additionally, they may spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns, and gardens as directed, using appropriate methods to control pests, weeds, and diseases.

The cleanliness and tidiness of gardens are also part of a Garden Labourer's responsibilities. They clean gardens and remove rubbish, ensuring that the outdoor spaces they maintain are visually appealing and free from debris.

In conclusion, Garden Labourers play a crucial role in the overall maintenance and beautification of gardens. Their skills and expertise contribute to creating appealing and functional outdoor spaces in Australia. Whether it's planting, landscaping, lawn care, or pest control, Garden Labourers possess the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure that gardens thrive and flourish.