Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 02 - Agriculture and Fisheries Info

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 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.

813702 - Help with landscaping activities 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. Optional task or competency
  • Cut concrete blocks. Optional task or competency
  • Cut wood pieces. Optional task or competency
  • Arrange the concrete or wood materials. Optional task or competency
  • Help erect a wall using blocks or wood. Optional task or competency
  • 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 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.

813704 - Maintain the work areas and equipment 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. Optional task or competency
  • 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. Optional task or competency
  • Dispose of waste and salvage reusable materials.
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.