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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 and climate resilience
Water management and irrigation
Use of new machinery and automation
Digital design and 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
Other (please specify)