horticulture principles
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
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.
Competences and skills
49 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesplant disease control
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 climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
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plant species
The variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.
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principles of landscape construction
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 site, lay stone and tiles.
soil structure
Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.
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turf management
The different techniques for planting and maintenance of turf according to the type of surfaces and materials used.
water chemistry analysis
Principles of complex water chemistry.
watering principles
Methods, principles and systems for supplying water to land or crops by means of pipes, sprinklers, ditches or streams.
Cross-sector
3 competencesecology
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
Awareness on environmental legislation, policies, principles relevant for agriculture and forestry. Awareness of the impact on the environment of local agricultural procedures and practices. Means to adjust the production to new environmental regulations and policies.
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pest control in plants
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, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
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Essential skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencesconstruct greens and grounds
Construct and reconstruct playing fields and bunkers, tees at greens.
estimate consumption of water
Estimate, measure and register consumption of water required for watering of greens or grounds areas.
plan sports areas
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 the positioning and dimensions of the sports area are consistent with the rules of the sport and the function, use and safety of the site.
prepare building site
Draw up building plans and prepare building sites for erecting buildings or other structures.
Sector-specific
12 competencesexecute disease and pest control activities
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 in accordance with recomandation and legislation.
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- Scope note
- Tasks may include identifying types and features of diseases in plants and crop; carry out crop spraying, for weeds, pest and disease operations in line with relevant guidelines and customer requirements. Carry out slurry and fertiliser spreading in accordance with environmental regulations. Working with pesticides may require special certificates in some countries and recording the data about the usage of pesticides.
maintain turf and grass
Establish and maintain fine turf, grassed fields, and synthetic surfaces for sports events. Ensure a pleasant appearance of the property grounds.
maintain turf management equipment
Install and service equipment like nets, posts and protective covers for sports and recreation purposes.
operate turf management equipment
Operate turf management equipment like hedge cutters, mowers and strimmers.
perform pest control
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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- Working with pesticides may require a special certificate in some countries and reording the data about the usage of pesticdes.
perform weed control operations
Carry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements.
prepare site for construction
Prepare ground or site for construction of wooden and brick terraces, fences and ground surfaces. This includes measure and plan out the site, lay stone and tiles.
prepare sites for planting of grass
Prepare lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf.
prepare the ground
Prepare the ground for laying turf or seeding by clearing the area, choosing the optimal soil, choosing the ground deepness and the appropriate fertilisers.
spray pesticides
Spray pesticide solutions to keep insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases under control.
transport physical resources within the work area
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.
use gardening equipment
Use gardening equipment such as clippers, sprayers, mowers, chainsaws, complying to health and safety regulations.
Cross-sector
4 competenceshandling chemical products for soil and plants
Handling 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.
maintain irrigation systems
Inspect and assess irrigation systems according to agreed time schedules. Identify defects and wear in irrigation systems and arrange repairs.
maintain landscape site
Maintain the site by mowing, applying fertiliser, controlling weed, aerating, trimming and pruning. Perform clean-ups according to needs and requirements.
monitor water quality
Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.
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Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescrop production principles
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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pruning techniques
The techniques of selectively removing parts of trees and plants to foster better growth and regeneration.
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pruning types
Different approached to pruning trees, such as thinning, removal, etc.
rainwater management
The characteristics of water sensitive urban design methods such as wet basins, dry basins, drainage and surface infiltration.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceimplement plans for the management of sports turf areas
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 operations.
Sector-specific
11 competencesgrow plants
Carry out plant growing activities. Carry out grow control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.
manage rainwater
Implement water sensitive urban design elements such as wet basins, dry basins, drainage and surface infiltration.
manage time in landscaping
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 sketches, plans and designs.
nurse plants
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 species and following safety requirements.
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nurse trees
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 with prescribed burning, and work on preventing erosion.
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plant green plants
Plant seeds manually or by using ground equipment.
prepare planting area
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 the quality of seed and plants. Sow and plant by hand, using mechanical tools or machinery and in accordance with national legislation.
propagate plants
Carry out propagation activities by appling appropriate propagation methods such as grafted cutting propagation or generative propagation considering the plant type. Carry out propagation control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.
prune hedges and trees
Cut and prune trees and hedges in ornemental forms, considering botanical and esthetical aspects.
prune plants
Carry out pruning with relevant tools, related to the different purposes like maintenance pruning, pruning for growth, pruning for fruiting, debudding and volume reduction.
report pollution incidents
When an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
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Cross-sector
2 competencescommunicate with customers
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.
use technical documentation
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.