Landscaper
ちくていにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that designs, constructs, and maintains gardens and exterior spaces, creating landscapes that combine aesthetics and functionality.
Description
Landscapers are specialists who design, construct, and maintain gardens, parks, and residential exterior spaces. They plan plant growth environments, stone materials, and water features; handle surveying, site preparation, planting, pruning, stone arrangement, and construction management necessary for landscaping work. They also perform regular maintenance and landscape repairs for long-term scenic preservation, creating beauty that changes with the seasons.
Future Outlook
With an aging society and increasing demand for green space preservation, demand for garden and park landscaping remains stable. Expansion into new services integrating with exteriors and environmental design is also expected.
Personality Traits
Excellent aesthetic sense / Good team player / Interest in the natural environment / Patient
Work Style
Full-time / Full-time/Contract Employee / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Self-employment Possible
Career Path
Apprentice Gardener → Landscaping Technician → Landscaping Construction Management Technician → Garden Designer → Landscape Architect
Required Skills
Landscaping Design / Planting Techniques / Pruning Techniques / Stone Arrangement Techniques / Surveying and Layout Planning
Recommended Skills
Arborist / CAD (Garden Design) / Drainage Design / Soil Management Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to details such as plant placement and fine adjustments in stone arrangement directly impacts the quality of the work. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required to devise aesthetically pleasing garden designs. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure heavy outdoor labor and long hours of work. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary to develop construction plans tailored to site conditions and customer requirements. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic numerical understanding is required for surveying and layout planning, but advanced quantitative analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Green Advisor
- Landscaping Construction Management Technician
- Landscaping Skilled Worker
Aliases
- Garden Designer
- Gardener
- Landscaper
Related Jobs
- Gardener
- Landscape Architect
- Landscaping Technician