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This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.A parks and gardens tradesperson – also known as a horticulturist – is a multi-skilled worker in the parks and gardens industry.Work undertaken as a horticulturist could include:• installing and maintaining plant displays• cultivating turf• installing irrigation and drainage• controlling weeds, pests and diseases• performing operational maintenance of machinery• providing information on plants, products andtreatments• maintaining natural and re-vegetated areasThere is a number of ways to get work as a horticulturist. Most of them have either progressed from working as parks and gardens trades assistants or have completed a Level 3 Traineeship in Parks and Gardens which involves formal learning while working on-the-job. The national qualification for a horticulturist is the Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens).Priority skills areas for working as a horticulturist include worksite supervision, installing plant displays, cultivating turf, irrigation and drainage installation, machinery maintenance and controlling pests and diseases

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