Gardeners are responsible for the care of public and private parks & gardens. They plant and care for trees, flowerbeds & lawnsand may also look after other open spaces, such as sportsfields, roadside verges, and the garden areas surrounding buildings. They carry out general maintenance of these areas, which may involve cutting grass, trimming hedges, and keeping specific areas tidy and free of weeds. They may construct fencing and lay pathways and reticulation, and may even carry out concreting or brickwork.
Specialisations
- Landscape Gardener
- Nursery Assistant Knowledge
Skills and Attributes
- to have a love of nature and the outdoors
- physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual labour
- knowledge about plants and the environment
- good organisational skills -to be practical and have good problem-solving skills
- the ability to operate light machinery or heavy vehicles
Education Training Requirements
You can undertake a General Gardener apprenticeship. Entry requirements vary, however, employers generally prefer Year 10.
- D503 – Certificate IV – Horticulture
- S342 – Certificate III – Horticulture
- S350 – Certificate IV – Horticulture
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
As an apprentice or trainee, you enter into a formal training contract with an employer. You spend most of your time working and learning practical skills on the job and you spend some time undertaking structured training with a registered training provider of your choice. They will assess your skills and when you are competent in all areas, you will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification.
