Horticulture & Landscaping
Landscape Construction skills assessment
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.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Landscape Construction skills you can score
These are the default Landscape Construction skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Reading Landscape Plans
Interprets plans, levels and specifications accurately.
Setting Out and Levelling
Marks out and levels site features precisely.
Paving and Pathways
Lays pavers, gravel and paths to a flat, well-drained finish.
Retaining Walls and Steps
Builds stable walls and steps safely to plan.
Decking and Timber Structures
Constructs decks, pergolas and fences.
Irrigation Installation
Installs and tests irrigation systems.
Soil Preparation and Drainage
Prepares soil and sets drainage so plants and structures perform well.
Planting and Turfing
Plants and lays turf correctly for establishment.
Machinery and Small Plant Use
Operates bobcats, compactors and saws safely.
Site Safety and Underground Services
Works safely and locates and avoids underground services.
Finish and Presentation
Completes work with tidy edges and clean, presentable finishes.
Team Coordination
Coordinates crew members and other trades so work flows smoothly on site.
Levels included with Landscape Construction
Landscape Construction starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for horticulture & landscaping, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice Year 1
- Apprentice Year 2
- Apprentice Year 3
- Qualified
- Leading Hand
- Supervisor
How Landscape Construction works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a crew is scored on the Landscape Construction skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your crews 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 Landscape Construction skills need attention. Reports also follow each crew leader's crew.
Landscape Construction scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Landscape Construction scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Landscape Construction scorecard covers 12 skills: 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, Machinery and Small Plant Use, Site Safety and Underground Services, Finish and Presentation and Team Coordination. 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 team members scored in Landscape Construction?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one crew 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 Landscape Construction?
Landscape Construction starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Apprentice Year 1, Apprentice Year 2, Apprentice Year 3, Qualified, Leading Hand and Supervisor. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Landscape Construction skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In horticulture & landscaping the app talks about team members, crews and crew leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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