Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Brush collecting; Budding trees; Cleaning crop; Clipping; Fruit trees training; Suckering; Tying; Weeding; Shoot positioning; Greenhouse cleaning

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Organized

Work Location Information Rural area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Work Site Environment

Dangerous; Outdoors; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot; Cold/refrigerated

Type of Crops

Apples; Cucumbers; Asparagus; Field berries; Garlic; Cauliflowers; Strawberries; Sweet corn; Tomatoes; Zucchinis; Artisanal crops; Raspberries; Melons

Type of Farm Operations

Fruit and vegetable combination farming; Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Vegetable harvester; Tractor; Planting equipment; Fruit harvester; Farm truck

Specific Skills - Field Crops

Hand harvesting vegetables; Hoeing crops; Stone and/or wood picking; Vegetable culling

Specific Skills

Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Harvest crops

Experience No experience

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English