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Sector : 02 - Agriculture and Fisheries

8637 Landscape Labourer

M637

Field of application	Landscape labourers perform a variety of tasks, with the exception of landscape maintenance, preparation of plants for the winter, protection of plants against insects and disease, and garden work.
Other job titles	Landscape worker, landscape helper

813701 - Load and unload materials and equipment at a site	Add to my plan	1
Performance criteria Observance of occupational health and safety rules Compliance with work instructions staying within the limits of the occupation Tasks Prepare the materials to be transported. Load the vehicle. Unload the materials at a site. Move merchandise from one location to another manually or using handling equipment.

813701 - Load and unload materials and equipment at a site

Performance criteria

Observance of occupational health and safety rules
Compliance with work instructions
staying within the limits of the occupation

Tasks

Prepare the materials to be transported.
Load the vehicle.
Unload the materials at a site.
Move merchandise from one location to another manually or using handling equipment.

813702 - Help with landscaping activities	Add to my plan	2
Performance criteria Observance of occupational health and safety rules Compliance with work instructions staying within the limits of the occupation Proper use of tools and equipment Tasks Help install a drainage system, lighting system or irrigation system. Compact the layers of fill. Prepare different mixtures of mortar and concrete. Cut concrete blocks. Cut wood pieces. Arrange the concrete or wood materials. Help erect a wall using blocks or wood. Help lay the stones for a rock garden, a path (excluding a Japanese path), a low wall or a patio.

813702 - Help with landscaping activities

Performance criteria

Observance of occupational health and safety rules
Compliance with work instructions
staying within the limits of the occupation
Proper use of tools and equipment

Tasks

Help install a drainage system, lighting system or irrigation system.
Compact the layers of fill.
Prepare different mixtures of mortar and concrete.
Cut concrete blocks.
Cut wood pieces.
Arrange the concrete or wood materials.
Help erect a wall using blocks or wood.
Help lay the stones for a rock garden, a path (excluding a Japanese path), a low wall or a patio.

813703 - Help plant trees, shrubs and plants	Add to my plan	1
Performance criteria Observance of occupational health and safety rules Compliance with work instructions Observance of specifications regarding fertilizers Proper application of work techniques Compliance with layout plan Tasks Prepare the soil and dig a hole. Place the tree, shrub or plant in the hole and stabilize it by adding soil. Fertilize the trees, shrubs or plants using pre-prepared solutions. Water the trees, shrubs or plants according to the instructions of the person in charge. Install the stakes. Replace grass sections with sod or seed.

813703 - Help plant trees, shrubs and plants

Performance criteria

Observance of occupational health and safety rules
Compliance with work instructions
Observance of specifications regarding fertilizers
Proper application of work techniques
Compliance with layout plan

Tasks

Prepare the soil and dig a hole.
Place the tree, shrub or plant in the hole and stabilize it by adding soil.
Fertilize the trees, shrubs or plants using pre-prepared solutions.
Water the trees, shrubs or plants according to the instructions of the person in charge.
Install the stakes.
Replace grass sections with sod or seed.

813704 - Maintain the work areas and equipment	Add to my plan	1
Performance criteria Observance of occupational health and safety rules Compliance with work instructions Observance of cleaning and maintenance frequencies Concern for environmental protection Order and cleanliness Tasks Clean the work areas. Clean the equipment, tools, containers, etc. Check and adjust the level of oil and other fluids in the equipment. Put away products and equipment. Clean and tidy up storage areas, etc. Clean and tidy up the truck. Stock the truck with parts, tools, products, etc. Dispose of waste and salvage reusable materials.

813704 - Maintain the work areas and equipment

Performance criteria

Observance of occupational health and safety rules
Compliance with work instructions
Observance of cleaning and maintenance frequencies
Concern for environmental protection
Order and cleanliness

Tasks

Clean the work areas.
Clean the equipment, tools, containers, etc.
Check and adjust the level of oil and other fluids in the equipment.
Put away products and equipment.
Clean and tidy up storage areas, etc.
Clean and tidy up the truck.
Stock the truck with parts, tools, products, etc.
Dispose of waste and salvage reusable materials.

Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.