Gardener (General) – ANZSCO 362611

Gardeners (General) plant, cultivate and maintain parks and gardens.
Skill Level: 3

Potential Visa Pathways for Gardener (General)

Important: This occupation was added to ANZSCO on 21 November 2021. It is not currently on Australia’s skilled occupation lists (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL or CSOL), so it is generally not eligible for the 189, 190, 491, 482 or 186 visas. You may still have options, such as a labour agreement or a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) in some regions. Book a consultation to discuss your options.

Group: 3626 Gardeners (General)

Description: Gardeners (General) plant, cultivate and maintain parks and gardens.

Tasks

Preparing and maintaining seedbeds and growing sites
Propagating and planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers, and bulbs
Preparing lawn areas by spreading topsoil and planting grass, and by laying instant turf
Maintaining planted and grassed areas by weeding, trimming, fertilising, watering and mowing
Pruning trees and hedges, and installing plant support and protection devices
Spraying and dusting plants and trees to control insects and disease

Skill Level

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

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