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Technicians are a non-restricted certified trade regulated by the Apprenticeship and Certification Act.
A Horticultural Technician is a person who:
- Communicates effectively to achieve results.
- Controls plant pests and diseases using various methods, including integrated pest management.
- Transplants and installs plants.
- Maintains and manages horticultural properties.
- Recycles waste materials.
- Identifies nutrient requirements of plants, applies fertilizers, and monitors the plants and maintains records of results of applications.
- Analyses plant watering requirements, installs irrigation systems, and monitors and records results.
- Grows plants using different propagation techniques and maintains records of results.
- Prunes plants, considering timing and tools.
- Establishes and maintains turf-grass.
- Constructs landscapes according to drawings, using plants and other materials such as wood, stone, soil, and concrete.
- Maintains and stores tools and equipment.
- Works in compliance with workplace safety legislation.
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