314208 - Landscape technician

Implements an environmental landscaping and arrangement project. Installs lawns, flower beds, paths and other small architectural objects. Maintains and cares for the environment of parks, flower gardens, estates. Advises individual landowners on environmental management and landscaping issues, how to apply plant protection measures without violating ecological requirements. Works in the field of composition of decorative plants or establishes an individual company of this profile. Knows the mutual relations of living and non-living nature, physical, chemical and biological processes.

Main activities

* care for landscapes and plant trees and shrubs;
* cut and remove trees;
* treat trees and shrubs from diseases and pests, apply preventive measures;
* manage and landscape workplaces where tree and shrub care is needed;
* work with special tree care equipment.

Characteristic competences

* understand tree biology and ecology;
* perform safe and effective tree cutting, planting and care;
* operate mechanical and electromechanical equipment;
* perform work at height and follow safety rules;
* know tree and shrub diseases, pests, their prevention and treatment.