Landscape Gardeners create, develop and maintain gardens and open spaces. In construction they can use either their own design or one supplied by a landscape architect / designer or customer.
Competitors who are looking to become a landscape gardener are likely to be working on timber construction, walls, water features, paving, varying levels, turf and planting.
The individual will need to enjoy working outdoors, work well with their hands, be good at problem solving, work well with others and have great customer service skills. They may need to work well from garden designs, understand the soil and drainage, be able to follow instruction and develop a knowledge of trees and shrubs.
Creativity
Attention to detail
Health and Safety
Organisation skills
Planning
Time management
Project management
Customer service skills
Our competitions are open to all so please register before 14 May
The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)
Competitors take part in competitions at their local college, training provider centre or work place, or, take part in an online competition
Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced
Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals
The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals
Those who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 cycle
If you’re interested in Landscape Gardening then visit our Careers pages to learn more.