Agriculture & EnvironmentISCO 6113
Interior landscaper
Interior landscapers design, install, manage and maintain indoor green spaces to customer requirements.
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Rate 5 of the 20 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
perform pest control
transport physical resources within the work area
prepare flower arrangements
prepare artificial plant displays
assist in interior plant projects
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (20)
plants contribution to indoor climate and health conditionsplants contribution to indoor climate and health conditionsThe way different plants influence the indoor climate and what plants may cause allergy.design principlesdesign principlesThe elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.plant speciesplant speciesThe variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.pest control in plantspest control in plantsTypes and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environment...landscaping materialslandscaping materialsField of information which distinguishes certain required materials, such as wood and wood chips, cement, pebbles and soil for landscaping purposes.environmental indoor qualityenvironmental indoor qualityThe consequences on indoor environmental quality of every choice made in the design process.plant disease controlplant disease controlTypes and features of diseases in plants and crops. Different kinds control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental an...perform pest controlperform pest controlCarry out crop spraying pest and disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements. Carry out slurry and fertiliser spreading in accordance with local environmental regulatio...communicate with customerscommunicate with customersRespond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.transport physical resources within the work areatransport physical resources within the work areaTransport physical resources such as products, equipment, materials, and liquids. Carefully load, transport and unload resources safely and efficiently, keeping the load in good condition.prepare flower arrangementsprepare flower arrangementsPrepare and arrange flower compositions according to design by applying necessary techniques and using necessary materials.prepare artificial plant displaysprepare artificial plant displaysPrepare the artificial plants and other materials according to requirements. Set up, install and maintain artificial plant displays.assist in interior plant projectsassist in interior plant projectsAssist in or carry out the planting, maintaining, watering and spraying of flowers, hanging baskets, plants, shrubs and trees in interior decorations according to the work description or project.prune hedges and treesprune hedges and treesCut and prune trees and hedges in ornemental forms, considering botanical and esthetical aspects.specify landscape design componentsspecify landscape design componentsCreate design components and materials which are appropriate to site, purpose and expected usage. Recommend plants and materials suitable to the scheme and within budget.develop architectural plansdevelop architectural plansDraft a master plan for building sites and landscape plantings. Prepare detailed development plans and specifications in accordance with applicable laws. Analyse private development plans for their ac...perform weed control operationsperform weed control operationsCarry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements.assess risks and implications of a designassess risks and implications of a designAssess the risks of the site, proposed development and the implications of overall site layout for final design, utility, maintenance and safety of use.create plant displayscreate plant displaysCreate plant displays from interior or exterior plants to serve as borders in a formal or informal garden, hanging baskets, planting containers or indoor green walls.prepare planting areaprepare planting areaPrepare planting area and soil for planting by for example fertilising, mulching by hand or using mechanical tools or machinery. Prepare seeds and plants for sowing and planting by ensuring the qualit...
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agronomyagronomyThe study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. It includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for ...manage time in landscapingmanage time in landscapingPlan and implement work schedules to fit in landscaping activities, which include the briefing phase where the landscape project is discussed with a client after which follow a series of sketches, pla...design landscape schemesdesign landscape schemesDesign landscaping schemes and create scale models, according to specifications and budget.build garden masonrybuild garden masonryCreate types of masonry specific for gardens such as walls, stairs, etc.operate landscaping equipmentoperate landscaping equipmentOperate a variety of landscaping equipment and hand tools such as: chain saws, line trimmers, tillers, back hoes, bobcats, chemical sprayer, bed edgers, rake, mowers, blowers, spreader, portable sprin...enhance landscapesenhance landscapesEnhance landscapes by applying mulch and top soil, planting, and seeding lawns.create landscape designscreate landscape designsUse creative ideas to conceptualize landscape projects by making designs, drawings and sketches. These designs consist of parks, highways or walkways and try to create a public functional area.perform services in a flexible mannerperform services in a flexible mannerAdapt service approach when circumstances change.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an interior landscaper do?
Interior landscapers design, install, manage and maintain indoor green spaces to customer requirements.
What skills does an interior landscaper need?
An interior landscaper needs 20 essential skills, including plants contribution to indoor climate and health conditions, design principles, plant species, pest control in plants, landscaping materials.
Will AI replace interior landscaper jobs?
The AI disruption score for interior landscaper is 21/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: communicate with customers, pest control in plants, environmental indoor quality. Most resilient: assist in interior plant projects, build garden masonry, transport physical resources within the work area.
AI Replacement Risk
21/ 100
Low Risk
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Quick Facts
ISCO GroupMarket-oriented skilled agricultural workers
Essential Skills20
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