Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 02 - Agriculture and Fisheries Info

8778 Production Horticulture Labourer

M778
Field of application Production Horticulture labourers work in produce production enterprises in open fields or in greenhouses; for producers of potatoes, berries or apples; for wine production enterprises; for nurseries or lawn production companies; for florist suppliers. Their production methods may be traditional or environmentally responsible.
Other job titles Garden vegetable labourer; packer; harvest and maintenance worker; produce sorter

827801 - Prepare and sort horticulture products 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Adoption of postures appropriate to repetitive tasks
  • Acceptable work speed
  • Demonstration of a keen sense of observation
  • Horticultural production in conformity with quality standards

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge of production.
  • Remove substandard fruits and vegetables and place them on conveyor belts or in designated containers.
  • Sort fruits and vegetables according to their size, colour, etc.
  • Cut leaves or other parts of vegetables, place them in containers filled with water, bundle them together, etc. Optional task or competency
  • Take note of any problems and notify the person in charge.

827802 - Pack horticultural products 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of equipment
  • Care taken not to damage fruits and vegetables

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge of production.
  • Bundle vegetables. Optional task or competency
  • Place fruits or vegetables in bags or other containers, deposit plant boxes in containers, bag or wrap fruits using packaging equipment (check the operation of the equipment, load the bags or plastic wrap, monitor the operation and stop the machine).
  • Weigh the fruits or vegetables. Optional task or competency
  • Label the bags or containers.
  • Take note of any problems and notify the person in charge.

827803 - Handle horticultural and other products 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Appropriate use of manually operated equipment

Tasks

  • Transport plant containers.
  • Prepare cardboard boxes.
  • Deposit bags or containers of fruits or vegetables into bags or larger containers.
  • Stack bags of fruit and vegetables.
  • Place containers onto pallets.
  • Move bags, containers and pallets with handling equipment.
  • Load trucks.

827804 - Help install irrigation systems Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Appropriate use of tools
  • Demonstration of ability to work in a team
  • Efficient work

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge of production.
  • Load and unload the components of an irrigation system.
  • Transport components to the installation site. Optional task or competency
  • Install the pipes.
  • Make the connections.
  • Check the water tightness of the circuits.
  • Open and move the mobile sprinkler head according to the watering needs.
  • Assist horticultural workers in installing the pumps. Optional task or competency

827805 - Help with the seeding or planting of horticultural produce Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Appropriate use of tools
  • Adoption of postures appropriate to repetitive tasks
  • Acceptable work speed
  • Demonstration of ability to work in a team
  • Concern for not damaging the plants

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge of production.
  • Plant seeds or fill the planterbox.
  • Transplant seedlings or load a mechanical planter.
  • Transplant plants.
  • Take note of any problems and notify the person in charge.

827806 - Help with the work to enhance horticultural production 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Appropriate use of tools
  • Adoption of postures appropriate to repetitive tasks
  • Acceptable work speed
  • Demonstration of ability to work in a team
  • Concern for not damaging the plants

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge of production.
  • Hoe the planted rows.
  • Weed the rows.
  • Loosen the soil.
  • Help remove rocks and roots.
  • Mulch the soil around certain vegetables, tie back leaves, etc. Optional task or competency
  • Prune branches and remove suckers. Optional task or competency
  • Cover the rows with mulch. Optional task or competency
  • Put up plant stakes. Optional task or competency
  • Help install tunnels and windbreaks. Optional task or competency
  • Take note of any problems and notify the person in charge.

827807 - Help harvest horticultural produce 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Appropriate use of tools
  • Adoption of postures appropriate to repetitive tasks
  • Acceptable work speed
  • Demonstration of ability to work in a team
  • Careful handling of vegetables and fruit

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge of production.
  • Prepare harvesting materials and equipment (bags or baskets for apples, grapes or berries, containers for vegetables, etc.). Optional task or competency
  • Select horticultural products according to their ripeness, colour, size and shape.
  • Pick vegetables, cut grape bunches or pick berries and put them into baskets, pick apples and place them in bags, etc.).
  • Place fruit, vegetables or planters in baskets or crates, on conveyor belts, etc.
  • Take note of any problems and notify the person in charge.

827808 - Help horticultural workers in carrying out various tasks 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Compliance with storage plan
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Maintain external areas: pick up containers, bags, etc.
  • Maintain the greenhouse: sweep the floor, pick up garbage, wash tables, etc. Optional task or competency
  • Carry out minor repairs: repaint doors, replace light bulbs, replace tiles, etc.
  • Wash and disinfect plant containers.
  • Wash equipment.
  • Put away tools and equipment.
  • Collect residue and discard it according to the received instructions.
Info 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.