horticulture principles
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
Landscape gardeners plan, construct, renovate and maintain parks, gardens and public green spaces.
Competences and skills
54 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competenceslandscaping materials
Field of information which distinguishes certain required materials, such as wood and wood chips, cement, pebbles and soil for landscaping purposes.
plant 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.
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.
Cross-sector
4 competencesdesign principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
ecology
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 22 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
19 competencesbuild fences
Put up fences using a pothole digger, shovel, tamper, and other manual tools.
de-limb trees
De-limb trees ensuring that the quality is within specified limits with regard to health and safety regulations. Cut trees or parts of trees to clear the public access and electrical cables.
execute 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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- 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.
grow plants
Carry out plant growing activities. Carry out grow control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.
maintain ground
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. Perform maintenance such as fertilising; spraying for weed and pest controls; planting, pruning and removing trees and shrubs; mow, trim, edge, cut and clean up uncontrolled weeds.
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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operate landscaping equipment
Operate a variety of landscaping equipment and hand tools such as: chain saws, line trimmers, tillers, back hoes, bobcats, chemical sprayer, bed edgers, rake, mowers, blowers, spreader, portable sprinkler system, dump trailers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, plant augers, and drills. Use landscaping service equipment for excavation, roto-tilling, ploughing, lawn fertilisation, flower planting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
put up signs
Put up signs using a posthole digger, shovel, tamper, and other manual tools.
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
3 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 landscape site
Maintain the site by mowing, applying fertiliser, controlling weed, aerating, trimming and pruning. Perform clean-ups according to needs and requirements.
work in outdoor conditions
Can cope with the different climate conditions such as heat, rain, cold or in strong wind.
Optional knowledge 5 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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herbicides sprayers
Types of equipment used to spray herbicides on a surface, used both manually and mechanically.
organic farming
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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rainwater management
The characteristics of water sensitive urban design methods such as wet basins, dry basins, drainage and surface infiltration.
Cross-sector
1 competenceagronomy
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. It includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencesupervise landscape projects
Supervise larger projects carried out by landscape architects.
Sector-specific
15 competencesassist in interior plant projects
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
build garden masonry
Create types of masonry specific for gardens such as walls, stairs, etc.
create garden areas
Plant out garden areas.
develop architectural plans
Draft a master plan for building sites and landscape plantings. Prepare detailed development plans and specifications in accordance with applicable laws. Analyse private development plans for their accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with laws.
establish green roof
Establish vegetation on roofs, takinig 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 safety regulations.
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establish vertical gardens
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.
lead hard landscape projects
Lead hard landscaping projects including paving, block paving and driveways, brickwork and block work, steps and changes in level, water features, pergolas and wooden structures. Read landscaping blueprints, review the plan with a designer, and implement the landscape construction plan.
make decisions regarding landscaping
Resolve problems by making decisions regarding projects and installation tasks for landscaping sites.
manage agricultural staff
Recruit and manage staff. This includes defining the job needs of the organisation, defining the criteria and process for recruitment. Develop the competences of the staff according current and future needs of the company and individuals. Ensure health and safety of the staff, including the implementation of all relevant health and safety procedures and relatations with regular follow-up procedures.
manage landscape design projects
Make preparations for the development of parks, recreation areas and roadside landscaping. Prepare designs, drawings and specifications for such projects and estimate the costs.
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.
prepare flower arrangements
Prepare and arrange flower compositions according to design by applying necessary techniques and using necessary materials.
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.
work in a landscape team
Direct the activities of one or more members in a landscape team, or work as an individual part of such a team.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.