Arboriculture Arboriculture is about the care and management of trees in the urban landscape. Those who work in aboriculture are part of a growth industry that is responsible for the conservation and environmental management of trees in urban areas. Tree workers perform duties such as: Planting of trees in private and public gardens, parks and streetscapes Maintaining and protecting the health of trees Removal and transplanting of large trees Pruning and shaping of trees Provision of advice on tree planting and maintenance Assessment of tree health Floriculture Floriculture involves the commercial cultivation of flowers, foliage and other floral products. Floriculture is a developing industry, undertaken in rural and urban areas. Businesses produce fresh and dried flowers, foliage for flower markets, florists, retailers and increasingly for exporting. Typical tasks undertaken by those in floricuture: Operating tractors, machinery and equipment Maintaining controlled growing environments Harvesting and grading of products Installing, operating and maintaining irrigation systems Preparing growing media Packing products Quality Control Weed and pest control Staff supervision Promotion, sales and marketing Parks & Garden Parks and gardens is the care and management of public and private parks, reserves, gardens and retirement facilities. The parks and gardens industry is experiencing a period of rapid change in plant management techniques and practices with an increasing environmental focus. The role of parks and gardens workers includes: Planting of private and public gardens, parks and streetscapes Maintaining the health of plants in parks and gardens Pruning and shaping of plants Providing advice on plant care, selection and maintenance Constructing garden beds and planted areas Managing of plant health Caring for turfed areas Landscape Landscape is the design and construction of residential, commercial and industrial gardens, outdoor features and structures. The landscape industry is experiencing a period of rapid change. It incorporates the design and construction of recreational areas and features including hardscapes and softscapes. A landscaper could: Design and/or construct gardens, urban or commercial developments, parks and streetscapes Install brick and stone features such as paving and retaining walls Erect timber, metal and plastic features such as fences, pergolas and play equipment Plant re-vegetation zones, garden beds and grassed areas Control weed, pests and diseases Nursery Wholesale nurseries are involved in the propagation and production of plants for sale. Retail nurseries specialise in the sales and marketing of plants and horticultural products. Typical tasks for nursery/retail personnel are: Propagating and/or maintaining nursery plants Applying chemicals Controlling weeds, plant pests and diseases Maintaining and operating irrigation and drainage systems Receiving/dispatching plants and other products Selling products and services Providing information to clients Preparing merchandise presentations Selling and promoting products to customers Turf Management Turf Management is the care and mangement of grassed areas that are used for sports, recreation and fitness. The turf industry includes golf courses, bowling greens, tennis courts, cricket wickets, sports playing fields, ovals and race-courses, recreational parks and grounds, domestic and commercial mowing and lawn maintenance operations and commercial turf farms. Green Keepers are employed in: Preparing turf surfaces for use Renovating grassed areas Turf construction Weed and pest control Installation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage Management of turf health Planning sports turf playing surfaces Operating specialist equipment Production Production horticulture is the growing of commercial crops for sale. Production workers are involved with: Growing and harvesting commercial fruit, vegetable and nut crops Postharvest treatment and processing of plant products Management and maintenance of field and controlled growing environments Wild harvesting and processing of commercial fruit, vegetable, nut seed and essential oil crops Chemcert Learn to use chemicals safely, effectively and economically. Shopping or buying right - helps you to decide which pesticides suits your needs. (which pests are controlled, characteristics of chemicals, suitable equipment, legal obligations) Safe Handling - purchasing pesticide, disposing of empty containers, regulations apply, label reading, correct protective clothing, correct mixing, use, storage and disposal. Calibrating equipment - as chemicals become more expensive & selective you need to get the most effective use of the doses. Integrated Pest Management - you will learn that pesticides should not be used individually when a problem occurs. Protecting the Environment - Safe, effective choice and use of pesticides/chemicals is better for the environment. Accreditation - on successful completion you will receive a Certificate of Accreditation and have your name placed in a central registry, held by Chemcert Qld.