Agriculture & Farming
Horticulture Production skills assessment
Horticulture combines science with careful daily work. This scorecard covers planting, irrigation, pruning, pest management, harvesting and packing for orchards, market gardens and nurseries.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Horticulture Production skills you can score
These are the default Horticulture Production skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every farm worker, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Planting and Establishment
Establishes plants or seedlings correctly with good spacing and care.
Pruning and Training
Prunes and trains trees, vines or crops to the plan.
Irrigation and Fertigation
Manages irrigation schedules and nutrient delivery.
Pest and Disease Scouting
Identifies problems early and applies controls.
Harvesting Technique
Harvests at the right maturity with minimal damage.
Post-Harvest Handling
Cools, sorts and stores produce correctly.
Packing and Grading
Grades and packs to market specifications.
Food Safety and Traceability
Follows food safety systems and records.
Nursery and Propagation Skills
Propagates and cares for young plants.
Crop Records
Records planting, treatments, harvest and yields for each crop.
Work Rate and Quality
Maintains speed without sacrificing quality.
Workplace Safety
Uses ladders, tools and chemicals safely.
Levels included with Horticulture Production
Horticulture Production starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for agriculture & farming, so farm workers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Farm Hand
- Experienced Hand
- Leading Hand
- Supervisor
- Farm Manager
How Horticulture Production works in SkillScorer
Score
Each farm worker in a property is scored on the Horticulture Production skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank farm workers, compare two side by side, or compare your properties against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Horticulture Production skills need attention. Reports also follow each supervisor's property.
Horticulture Production scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Horticulture Production scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Horticulture Production scorecard covers 12 skills: Planting and Establishment, Pruning and Training, Irrigation and Fertigation, Pest and Disease Scouting, Harvesting Technique, Post-Harvest Handling, Packing and Grading, Food Safety and Traceability, Nursery and Propagation Skills, Crop Records, Work Rate and Quality and Workplace Safety. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are farm workers scored in Horticulture Production?
Every farm worker is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one property and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Horticulture Production?
Horticulture Production starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Trainee, Farm Hand, Experienced Hand, Leading Hand, Supervisor and Farm Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Horticulture Production skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In agriculture & farming the app talks about farm workers, properties and supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
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