SkillScorer ships with 6 Horticulture & Landscaping disciplines and 72 individual skills out of the box. Choose a discipline to see every skill, its description and the levels that come with it — each one fully editable, renameable or removable, and you can add your own to match how your organisation actually works.
12 skills
Landscape construction crews build the outdoor spaces people enjoy. This scorecard covers setting out, paving, retaining walls, irrigation, planting and finish quality so companies can compare crews and develop leading hands.
- Reading Landscape Plans
- Setting Out and Levelling
- Paving and Pathways
- Retaining Walls and Steps
- Decking and Timber Structures
- Irrigation Installation
- Soil Preparation and Drainage
- Planting and Turfing
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Maintenance crews keep gardens looking their best all year. This scorecard covers mowing, pruning, weed control, plant care, efficiency and customer service.
- Mowing and Edging
- Pruning and Hedging
- Weed and Pest Control
- Fertilising and Mulching
- Plant Identification and Care
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Green Waste and Site Cleanliness
- Time and Route Efficiency
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Arborists work at height with chainsaws and rigging. This scorecard covers tree assessment, climbing, pruning, removals, rigging and safety so tree companies can prove competency.
- Tree Assessment and Hazard Identification
- Climbing Technique
- Pruning to Standards
- Tree Removal and Dismantling
- Rigging and Rope Work
- Chainsaw Operation
- Aerial Rescue Skills
- Chipper and Stump Grinder Operation
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Nursery staff raise and sell plants. This scorecard covers propagation, potting, irrigation, pest control, plant knowledge and customer advice.
- Propagation Techniques
- Potting and Growing Media
- Irrigation and Nutrition
- Pest and Disease Management
- Plant Identification
- Hardening Off and Grading
- Stock Control and Labelling
- Customer Advice
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Turf managers keep surfaces safe and playable. This scorecard covers mowing, irrigation, fertilising, renovation, machinery and surface testing.
- Mowing Height and Patterns
- Irrigation Scheduling
- Fertiliser and Nutrient Programs
- Aeration and Renovation
- Turf Disease and Pest Management
- Machinery Operation and Calibration
- Line Marking and Ground Presentation
- Surface Testing and Safety
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Landscape designers and estimators win and plan projects. This scorecard covers design concepts, plant selection, quoting, client relationships and project coordination.
- Site Assessment and Client Brief
- Concept Design and Planting Plans
- Plant and Material Selection
- Measuring and Quantity Take-Off
- Quoting and Pricing
- Design Software and Drawing
- Client Presentations
- Council Approvals Awareness
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