Qualification Standard

Authorising body: Ministry of Agriculture
Group of fields: Agriculture and Forestry
Occupation: Landscaper – arborist , Horticultural crop grower
Validity of standard: From 23/12/2025
Qualification level: 3

Qualification Standard

Vocational competence Level

Recognizing taxa of ornamental plants used for outdoor planting

3

Pruning ornamental trees and shrubs in their permanent location

3

Removing self-sown trees and shrubs

3

Caring for landscape features

3

Cleaning up and utilizing wood waste

3

Applying plant protection products to protect ornamental plants against diseases and pests

3

Treating tree trunk injuries

3

Maintaining memorial sites in the landscape

3

Implementing and maintaining small architectural features

3

Assembling erosion control elements

3

Following entities have contributed

The Vocational Qualification Standard was prepared by the National Institute of Education of the Czech Republic in cooperation with the National Council for Vocational Qualifications, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture and experts from these entities: 

  • Zahradnická fakulta Mendelovy univerzity v Brně

  • Svaz zakládání a údržby zeleně, Brno

  • Střední zahradnická škola, Ostrava, příspěvková organizace

The Vocational Qualification Standard was approved by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.