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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.
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