Agriculture & EnvironmentMarket-oriented skilled agricultural workersISCO 6113
landscape gardener
Landscape gardeners plan, construct, renovate and maintain parks, gardens and public green spaces.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (32)
environmental legislation in agriculture and forestryenvironmental legislation in agriculture and forestryAwareness 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 ...design principlesdesign principlesThe elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.plant speciesplant speciesThe variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.pest control in plantspest control in plantsTypes 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, environment...ecologyecologyThe study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.pruning techniquespruning techniquesThe techniques of selectively removing parts of trees and plants to foster better growth and regeneration.landscaping materialslandscaping materialsField of information which distinguishes certain required materials, such as wood and wood chips, cement, pebbles and soil for landscaping purposes.horticulture principleshorticulture principlesThe standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.plant disease controlplant disease controlTypes 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 an...principles of landscape constructionprinciples of landscape constructionPrinciples 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...pruning typespruning typesDifferent approached to pruning trees, such as thinning, removal, etc.perform pest controlperform pest controlCarry 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 regulatio...work in outdoor conditionswork in outdoor conditionsCan cope with the different climate conditions such as heat, rain, cold or in strong wind.transport physical resources within the work areatransport physical resources within the work areaTransport physical resources such as products, equipment, materials, and liquids. Carefully load, transport and unload resources safely and efficiently, keeping the load in good condition.prepare the groundprepare the groundPrepare the ground for laying turf or seeding by clearing the area, choosing the optimal soil, choosing the ground deepness and the appropriate fertilisers.prune hedges and treesprune hedges and treesCut and prune trees and hedges in ornemental forms, considering botanical and esthetical aspects.maintain groundmaintain groundMow 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....operate landscaping equipmentoperate landscaping equipmentOperate 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 sprin...nurse plantsnurse plantsDetermine 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...propagate plantspropagate plantsCarry out propagation activities by appling appropriate propagation methods such as grafted cutting propagation or generative propagation considering the plant type. Carry out propagation control cons...handling chemical products for soil and plantshandling chemical products for soil and plantsHandling 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 fertili...use gardening equipmentuse gardening equipmentUse gardening equipment such as clippers, sprayers, mowers, chainsaws, complying to health and safety regulations.build fencesbuild fencesPut up fences using a pothole digger, shovel, tamper, and other manual tools.plant green plantsplant green plantsPlant seeds manually or by using ground equipment.perform weed control operationsperform weed control operationsCarry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements.put up signsput up signsPut up signs using a posthole digger, shovel, tamper, and other manual tools.prune plantsprune plantsCarry out pruning with relevant tools, related to the different purposes like maintenance pruning, pruning for growth, pruning for fruiting, debudding and volume reduction.grow plantsgrow plantsCarry out plant growing activities. Carry out grow control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.maintain landscape sitemaintain landscape siteMaintain the site by mowing, applying fertiliser, controlling weed, aerating, trimming and pruning. Perform clean-ups according to needs and requirements.prepare planting areaprepare planting areaPrepare 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 qualit...execute disease and pest control activitiesexecute disease and pest control activitiesExecute 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 han...nurse treesnurse treesPlant, 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 w...
Optional (19)
organic farmingorganic farmingPrinciples, techniques and regulations of organic farming. Organic farming or ecological agriculture is an agricultural production method, which places a strong emphasis on environmental protection an...crop production principlescrop production principlesPrinciples 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.herbicides sprayersherbicides sprayersTypes of equipment used to spray herbicides on a surface, used both manually and mechanically.agronomyagronomyThe 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 ...rainwater managementrainwater managementThe characteristics of water sensitive urban design methods such as wet basins, dry basins, drainage and surface infiltration.manage time in landscapingmanage time in landscapingPlan 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, pla...prepare site for constructionprepare site for constructionPrepare 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.manage agricultural staffmanage agricultural staffRecruit 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...prepare flower arrangementsprepare flower arrangementsPrepare and arrange flower compositions according to design by applying necessary techniques and using necessary materials.build garden masonrybuild garden masonryCreate types of masonry specific for gardens such as walls, stairs, etc.assist in interior plant projectsassist in interior plant projectsAssist 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.lead hard landscape projectslead hard landscape projectsLead 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 blue...establish vertical gardensestablish vertical gardensConstruct 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.make decisions regarding landscapingmake decisions regarding landscapingResolve problems by making decisions regarding projects and installation tasks for landscaping sites.develop architectural plansdevelop architectural plansDraft 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 ac...establish green roofestablish green roofEstablish 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 saf...supervise landscape projectssupervise landscape projectsSupervise larger projects carried out by landscape architects.create garden areascreate garden areasPlant out garden areas.manage landscape design projectsmanage landscape design projectsMake preparations for the development of parks, recreation areas and roadside landscaping. Prepare designs, drawings and specifications for such projects and estimate the costs.
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ISCO GroupMarket-oriented skilled agricultural workers
Essential Skills32
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