Migration Point

ANZSCO code – 362211 Gardener (General)

362211: Gardener (General) Description Plants, cultivates and maintains parks and gardens. Skill Level 3 Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following: – NZ Register Level 4 qualification – AQF Certificate IV or – AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training. 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.  Assessing Authority

  • Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

traenquiries@dese.gov.au Unit Group 3622: Gardeners Description Plant, cultivate, maintain, plan and construct parks, gardens and landscapes, and inspect, diagnose and treat trees and shrubs. Indicative Skill Level Most occupations in this unit 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.  

Tasks

  • Preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites
  • Propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
  • Preparing lawn areas by spreading top soil 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
  • Preparing plans and drawings, selecting materials and plants, and scheduling landscape construction
  • Setting out and installing hardscape and softscape structures
  • Constructing gravel and paved areas, walls, fences, pergolas, ponds, barbecues and garden furniture
  • Examining trees to assess their condition and determine treatment
  • Lopping limbs off trees and shaping branches using chain and handsaws
  • Spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease, and felling diseased trees

 Other occupations in this Unit Group

  • 362212: Arborist
  • 362213: Landscape Gardener