Horticulture Production and Services Survey
We are talking to employers about skills gaps and barriers to vocational training in the horticulture sector. The information will be collated to inform the Industry Skills Board in 2025.
1.
Which part of the sector do you identify with?
2.
What are the skills most important for your work?
3.
Where do you think the skills gaps of employees are in your industry?
4.
What skills are most likely to be important in 5 years? (Tick all that apply)
☐ Sustainability & climate resilience
☐ Water management & irrigation
☐ Use of new machinery & automation
☐ Digital design & technology skills
☐ Specialist plant knowledge
☐ Advanced construction skills
☐ Client relationship management
☐ Other (please specify) __________
5.
What do you see as the main barriers to training for your staff? (Tick all that apply)
☐ Cost of training
☐ Time away from work
☐ Travel distance to training
☐ Limited availability of relevant courses
☐ Lack of awareness of available training
☐ Training not aligned to industry needs
☐ Having a workplace assessor