Gardeners (General)
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 3626

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites
• propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers, and bulbs
• preparing lawn areas by spreading topsoil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
• maintaining planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing
• pruning trees and hedges, and installing plant support and protection devices
• spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease