Landscapers and Groundskeepers

At a Glance

Tend flowers, lawns, shrubs, and trees
Also maintain sports fields, golf courses, cemeteries, and parks
Work for residential or business customers (or both)
Use a variety of hand and power tools
Work outdoors
May work less during winter months
Train on the job

Career summary

Landscapers and groundskeepers plant and take care of flowers, lawns, shrubs, and trees.

This occupation includes information on landscape laborers, tree pruners and trimmers, and pesticide sprayers.

Landscapers and groundskeepers water and mow lawns, trim plants, prune trees and shrubs, and rake leaves. They may plant trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers and apply mulch, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Landscapers work on large properties, such as office buildings and shopping malls. They put in plants following plans drawn up by a landscape architect. Landscapers also work for residential customers. Landscapers may terrace hillsides, build retaining walls, and spread rocks. They may advise customers on proper plant and tree care and develop budgets.

Some landscapers are called lawn service workers. They specialize in maintaining lawns and shrubs. Others work for chemical lawn service firms. They inspect lawns for problems and apply chemicals. Some landscapers specialize in pruning trees. They use ladders to reach trees, or climb trees using climbing belts and hooks.

Groundskeepers do routine or special types of maintenance for a variety of facilities. These include:

Athletic fields
Golf courses
Cemeteries
University campuses
Parks

Groundskeepers are often classified as either grounds managers or grounds maintenance personnel. Grounds managers have more knowledge of plants, landscape design, pest management, irrigation, and erosion control than maintenance personnel. They also have supervisory duties. Groundskeepers in parks and recreation facilities care for plants, maintain playgrounds and athletic fields, clean buildings, and pick up litter. In the winter groundskeepers may remove snow from driveways, roadways, walkways, and parking lots.

Landscapers and groundskeepers use, maintain, and repair a variety of tools, These include:

Shovels
Pruning saws
Hedge trimmers
Axes
Rakes
Saws
Lawnmowers
Snow blowers
Electric clippers
Chain saws

Related careers

This career is part of the Architecture and Construction cluster of careers.

Related careers include:

Job duties

Task list

The following list of tasks is specific to landscapers and groundskeepers.

Plant flowers. Dig holes, add fertilizer, and plant trees and shrubs.
Water and fertilize plants.
Seed new lawns. Mow and mulch lawns. Care for natural turf fields.
Clean and maintain hand tools and power equipment.
Operate power equipment, such as lawn mowers and hedge trimmers.
Maintain outdoor recreation equipment and swimming pools.
Remove snow and ice when necessary.
Prune trees and shrubs. Trim back flowers and weed flower beds.
Climb trees using ladders or climbing hooks and belts.
Mix and apply pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and other chemicals.
Follow plans from landscape architect or directions from home owner when adding new plants.
Maintain irrigation systems, especially in winter and spring.
May use special equipment, such as shredding and chipping machines.
Haul yard debris away, using trucks.
Inspect trees and plants to see if they have diseases.
May advise customers on tree and plant care. May assist developing budgets.

Common work activities

Landscapers and groundskeepers perform the following tasks. These tasks are common to many careers.

Operate vehicles or mechanized equipment
Inspect equipment, structures, or materials
Handle and move objects
Perform activities that use the whole body
Get information needed to do the job
Identify objects, actions, and events
Control machines and processes
Make decisions and solve problems
Monitor events, materials, and surroundings
Update and use job-related knowledge
Evaluate information against standards
Repair and maintain mechanical equipment
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates
Establish and maintain relationships
Organize, plan, and prioritize work
Think creatively
Schedule work and activities
Judge the value of objects, services, or people
Assist and care for others
Teach others
Perform for or work with the public

Work requirements

Working conditions

In a typical work setting, landscapers and groundskeepers:

Interpersonal relationships

Have a medium level of social interaction. They speak with supervisors or customers, but also spend time alone.
Are responsible for the health and safety of others.
Are somewhat responsible for the work done by others.
Communicate primarily by telephone or face-to-face discussions.
Often work as part of a team.

Physical work conditions

Often work outdoors.
Always wear protective and safety attire. This may include specialized safety gear.
Are sometimes exposed to hazardous chemicals.
Are regularly exposed to distracting and loud sounds and noise levels.
Are sometimes exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures while working outside.
Are sometimes exposed to hazards that produce cuts, burns, and insect bites.
Are sometimes exposed to extremely bright or inadequate lighting.
Are often exposed to high places if working as a pruner.
Usually travel to and from work sites in trucks.

Work performance

Must be exact in their work and be sure all details are done so that customers are happy with their work.
Repeat the same physical and mental activities.
Must sometimes match the pace of work with the speed of equipment.
Regularly make decisions that greatly impact the look of their client's outdoor spaces.
Often act without consulting another person first.
Set some, but not all, of their daily tasks and goals without consulting a supervisor first.
Must meet daily and weekly deadlines.

Hours/travel

May work part time or full time.
May work less or be laid off during winter months.
May travel from site to site.

Physical demands

Landscapers and groundskeepers frequently:

Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Stand for long periods of time.
Walk or run for long periods of time.
Repeat the same movements.
Bend or twist their body.

It is important for landscapers and groundskeepers to be able to:

Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
Understand the speech of another person.
See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for landscapers and groundskeepers to be able to:

React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Determine the distance between objects.
Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
Move arms and legs quickly.
While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
Determine from which direction a sound came.
See objects in very bright or glaring light.

Skills and abilities

Landscapers and groundskeepers need to:

Communicate

Understand spoken information.

Reason and problem solve

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
Concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task.
Use reasoning to discover answers to problems.
Analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses.

Work with things

Operate and control equipment.
Watch gauges, dials, and output to make sure a machine is working properly.

Education and training

Educational programs

The programs of study listed below will help you prepare for the occupation or career cluster you are exploring.

Programs of study directly related to this occupation

Other programs of study to consider

Training

To work as a landscaper or groundskeeper, you typically need to:

complete on-the-job training; and
have a driver's license if you need to drive a truck.

Education after high school

No formal training is required for landscapers and groundskeepers. However, many employers prefer that you have a high school diploma or equivalent.

On-the-job training

Most landscapers and groundskeepers learn their skills on the job from an experienced worker. Training includes:

proper use and maintenance of equipment such as mowers and trimmers;
safety procedures; and
customer service.

As a trainee, you usually begin as a helper and load and unload supplies. You work on more difficult tasks as you gain experience. Training may last one month up to one year. Those who apply pesticides may receive additional training. It's also important to remember that you will learn additional skills as seasons change.

Helpful high school courses

You should take a general high school curriculum that meets the state's graduation requirements. You will be required to take both math and science classes to graduate.

Helpful electives to take in high school that prepare you for this career include:

Driver Education
Horticulture
Physical Education
Plant and Soil Science

Many landscapers and groundskeepers are self-employed. If you want to run your own business some day, you should consider taking these courses as well:

Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Business

The courses listed above are meant to help you create your high school plan. If you have not already done so, talk to a school counselor or parent about the courses you are considering taking.

You should also check with a teacher or counselor to see if work-based learning opportunities are available in your school and community. These might include field trips, job shadowing, internships, and actual work experience. The goal of these activities is to help you connect your school experiences with real-life work.

Join some groups, try some hobbies, or volunteer with an organization that interests you. By participating in activities you can have fun, make new friends, and learn about yourself. Maybe one of them will help direct you to a future career. Here are examples of activities and groups that may be available in your high school or community.

Things to know

Employers prefer applicants who have a good driving record. Experience driving a truck is also helpful. Some employers require applicants to have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Workers who deal directly with customers must get along well with people. Employers also look for responsible, self-motivated workers. This is because many landscapers and groundskeepers work alone.

Some knowledge of horticulture or agronomy is helpful. Many employers state that formal education is becoming more important in this occupation. Turfgrass management is becoming more sophisticated and requires more technical knowledge. Employers prefer workers who are neat in appearance, willing to take on projects, and who have problem-solving skills. Some employers require applicants to undergo a drug screening and background check.

#Job announcements on WorkSource with Pierce county company and one with DuPont municipality listed 3/27/14 required drug tests and background checks, cj.

Experienced workers may improve their chances of being hired by becoming certified. Certification is available through the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals and the Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association listed in the Other Resources section of this description.

Tips

Verbal and written communication skills are important. Some prior knowledge of construction may help for minor building projects in some gardens or developments. Volunteer work with a park or recreation program or a summer job doing lawn and yard maintenance is helpful. Joining an association and attending workshops and conferences is important for continuing education and networking.

#Checked Western Golf Assn regional site again & national web page for cert prog - national definitely lists certification programs which could be accessed through the regional assn, so left it listed above. All the other assns still offer certification, 3/30/06, CJ. Checked that above mentioned associations still offer certification, but changed golf course association from regional to national to make finding certification information easier, 5/5/10, cj. Deleted reference to golf course super assn cert as requires bachelor's etc. 3/27/14 cj. Cert assns listed above still ok 5/11/16, 4/16/18 cj.

Costs to workers

Workers who belong to unions must pay initiation fees and dues. Landscapers and groundskeepers who apply pesticides must obtain a license from the state Department of Agriculture. There is an annual fee. Those who choose to become certified through an industry association usually need to pay initial application and exam fees and a renewal fee to maintain their credentials.

Licensing/certification

Some employers require workers to have a commercial driver's license. Some may require first aid and CPR certification. If a landscaper or groundskeeper is going to apply pesticides, they need to obtain a license from the Department of Agriculture.

For information on pesticide application licensing, contact:

Washington State Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Management Division (external link)
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
877.301.4555

#Checked above 1/20/16 lh, 4/16/18 cj. 1/28/19

Job listings

Listed below are links to job categories from the National Labor Exchange that relate to this career. Once you get a list of jobs, you can view information about individual jobs and find out how to apply. If your job search finds too many openings, or if you wish to search for jobs outside of Washington, you will need to refine your search.

To get a listing of current jobs from the WorkSource system, go to the WorkSource website (external link) .

Wages

The minimum wage for Washington State as of January 1, 2020 is $13.50 per hour. Some areas of the state may have a higher minimum wage.

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (SOC 37-3011)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	$12.36	$13.99	$16.70	$20.24	$25.28
	Monthly	$2,142	$2,424	$2,894	$3,508	$4,381
	Yearly	$25,720	$29,090	$34,730	$42,100	$52,580
Bellingham	Hourly	$12.76	$13.77	$15.55	$18.09	$20.79
	Monthly	$2,211	$2,386	$2,695	$3,135	$3,603
	Yearly	$26,525	$28,629	$32,360	$37,640	$43,237
Bremerton-Silverdale	Hourly	$13.57	$15.15	$16.99	$19.58	$25.07
	Monthly	$2,352	$2,625	$2,944	$3,393	$4,345
	Yearly	$28,225	$31,511	$35,338	$40,716	$52,140
Clarkston-Lewiston	Hourly	$10.10	$11.91	$13.53	$16.39	$19.57
	Monthly	$1,750	$2,064	$2,345	$2,840	$3,391
	Yearly	$21,012	$24,775	$28,140	$34,085	$40,704
Kennewick-Richland	Hourly	$12.43	$13.06	$14.34	$15.81	$20.22
	Monthly	$2,154	$2,263	$2,485	$2,740	$3,504
	Yearly	$25,847	$27,162	$29,826	$32,896	$42,055
Longview	Hourly	$12.18	$12.87	$14.51	$17.42	$22.30
	Monthly	$2,111	$2,230	$2,515	$3,019	$3,865
	Yearly	$25,340	$26,760	$30,174	$36,232	$46,387
Mount Vernon-Anacortes	Hourly	$12.14	$12.57	$14.28	$18.10	$23.40
	Monthly	$2,104	$2,178	$2,475	$3,137	$4,055
	Yearly	$25,255	$26,141	$29,719	$37,659	$48,666
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	$12.62	$13.68	$16.23	$20.31	$24.18
	Monthly	$2,187	$2,371	$2,813	$3,520	$4,190
	Yearly	$26,257	$28,446	$33,766	$42,243	$50,301
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	$13.94	$15.98	$18.32	$22.23	$27.40
	Monthly	$2,416	$2,769	$3,175	$3,852	$4,748
	Yearly	$29,010	$33,230	$38,101	$46,232	$56,993
Spokane-Spokane Valley	Hourly	$12.29	$13.12	$15.05	$19.23	$24.40
	Monthly	$2,130	$2,274	$2,608	$3,333	$4,229
	Yearly	$25,562	$27,288	$31,309	$40,000	$50,747
Vancouver	Hourly	$12.31	$14.37	$17.30	$20.03	$25.03
	Monthly	$2,133	$2,490	$2,998	$3,471	$4,338
	Yearly	$25,605	$29,888	$35,980	$41,666	$52,068
Walla Walla	Hourly	$12.32	$13.40	$15.54	$19.16	$23.65
	Monthly	$2,135	$2,322	$2,693	$3,320	$4,099
	Yearly	$25,635	$27,860	$32,321	$39,842	$49,175
Wenatchee	Hourly	$12.69	$13.91	$15.82	$19.56	$24.00
	Monthly	$2,199	$2,411	$2,742	$3,390	$4,159
	Yearly	$26,411	$28,947	$32,901	$40,685	$49,919
Yakima	Hourly	$12.23	$12.73	$14.51	$19.47	$23.35
	Monthly	$2,119	$2,206	$2,515	$3,374	$4,047
	Yearly	$25,443	$26,464	$30,184	$40,484	$48,558
United States	Hourly	$9.98	$11.55	$13.94	$17.26	$21.47
	Monthly	$1,730	$2,002	$2,416	$2,991	$3,721
	Yearly	$20,760	$24,020	$29,000	$35,910	$44,670

Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation (SOC 37-3012)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	$12.53	$15.22	$17.25	$19.46	$24.25
	Monthly	$2,171	$2,638	$2,989	$3,372	$4,203
	Yearly	$26,060	$31,670	$35,870	$40,480	$50,440
Clarkston-Lewiston	Hourly	$15.79	$16.82	$18.50	$21.41	$24.27
	Monthly	$2,736	$2,915	$3,206	$3,710	$4,206
	Yearly	$32,852	$35,000	$38,470	$44,525	$50,486
Kennewick-Richland	Hourly	$13.51	$14.68	$16.34	$18.46	$21.45
	Monthly	$2,341	$2,544	$2,832	$3,199	$3,717
	Yearly	$28,093	$30,536	$33,983	$38,402	$44,619
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	$12.25	$13.80	$17.04	$19.17	$25.04
	Monthly	$2,123	$2,392	$2,953	$3,322	$4,339
	Yearly	$25,477	$28,696	$35,451	$39,856	$52,089
Spokane-Spokane Valley	Hourly	$15.90	$16.91	$18.65	$21.01	$24.22
	Monthly	$2,755	$2,931	$3,232	$3,641	$4,197
	Yearly	$33,088	$35,173	$38,782	$43,703	$50,390
Vancouver	Hourly	$20.60	$22.18	$24.66	$28.30	$31.48
	Monthly	$3,570	$3,844	$4,274	$4,904	$5,455
	Yearly	$42,845	$46,132	$51,276	$58,870	$65,481
Wenatchee	Hourly	$12.84	$13.65	$15.01	$24.82	$37.39
	Monthly	$2,225	$2,366	$2,601	$4,301	$6,480
	Yearly	$26,699	$28,396	$31,223	$51,621	$77,788
Yakima	Hourly	$13.02	$13.91	$15.39	$18.90	$22.74
	Monthly	$2,256	$2,411	$2,667	$3,275	$3,941
	Yearly	$27,089	$28,933	$32,005	$39,306	$47,283
United States	Hourly	$11.49	$13.82	$16.98	$20.49	$27.10
	Monthly	$1,991	$2,395	$2,943	$3,551	$4,696
	Yearly	$23,890	$28,740	$35,320	$42,630	$56,370

Tree trimmers and pruners (SOC 37-3013)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	$14.78	$20.44	$27.40	$33.35	$37.66
	Monthly	$2,561	$3,542	$4,748	$5,780	$6,526
	Yearly	$30,730	$42,510	$56,990	$69,360	$78,340
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	$14.85	$23.27	$28.68	$33.78	$39.09
	Monthly	$2,574	$4,033	$4,970	$5,854	$6,774
	Yearly	$30,895	$48,410	$59,668	$70,269	$81,300
Vancouver	Hourly	$13.85	$15.42	$19.74	$22.65	$24.49
	Monthly	$2,400	$2,672	$3,421	$3,925	$4,244
	Yearly	$28,801	$32,064	$41,057	$47,115	$50,936
United States	Hourly	$11.70	$14.57	$18.36	$23.88	$29.48
	Monthly	$2,028	$2,525	$3,182	$4,138	$5,109
	Yearly	$24,330	$30,300	$38,190	$49,680	$61,310

Wages for landscapers and groundskeepers vary by the type of work they do. Wages also vary by employer and area of the country.

Some landscapers and groundskeepers who work full time receive benefits. Typical benefits include health insurance and sick leave. Self-employed landscapers and groundskeepers must provide their own insurance.

Employment and outlook

Washington outlook

In Washington, the outlook depends on the demand for landscaping and gardening services and replacement of people who leave the occupation.

The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (SOC 37-3011)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	28,769	22.0%	16.1%	5,047
Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties	1,419	19.0%	13.4%	239
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	806	16.0%	8.6%	129
Benton and Franklin Counties	1,192	25.9%	15.0%	220
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	1,265	22.5%	11.9%	222
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	2,139	23.8%	15.2%	382
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	1,843	22.6%	14.1%	328
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	2,542	23.3%	14.6%	454
King County	7,572	20.8%	19.6%	1,303
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	1,254	15.7%	13.8%	199
Pierce County	2,427	24.8%	15.2%	444
Snohomish County	3,714	25.1%	12.4%	679
Spokane County	2,756	18.9%	13.9%	462
United States	1,205,200	8.8%	5.2%	173,600

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (SOC 37-3012)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	1,340	20.4%	16.1%	229
Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties	159	8.8%	13.4%	22
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	112	13.4%	8.6%	17
Benton and Franklin Counties	118	19.5%	15.0%	20
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	39	20.5%	15.2%	7
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	75	26.7%	14.1%	14
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	43	14.0%	14.6%	7
King County	248	23.0%	19.6%	44
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	216	15.3%	13.8%	34
Pierce County	10	30.0%	15.2%	2
Spokane County	241	30.7%	13.9%	48
United States	35,700	7.0%	5.2%	5,000

Tree Trimmers and Pruners (SOC 37-3013)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	1,096	25.9%	16.1%	203
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	11	27.3%	8.6%	2
Benton and Franklin Counties	28	28.6%	15.0%	5
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	30	26.7%	15.2%	5
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	35	20.0%	14.1%	6
King County	430	22.1%	19.6%	75
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	44	27.3%	13.8%	8
Pierce County	15	13.3%	15.2%	2
Snohomish County	306	27.1%	12.4%	57
Spokane County	186	31.2%	13.9%	36
United States	55,600	9.9%	5.2%	8,100

National employment

About 22% of all landscapers and groundskeepers are self-employed.

Major employers:

Landscaping and horticultural services
Amusement parks and golf courses
Local government agencies (parks and recreation departments)

National outlook

Demand for this occupation will grow as the need for lawn care and landscaping services grows. The increasing number of busy homeowners and an aging population will drive this demand. Also, many cities and towns are planting more trees which will increase the need for tree trimmers.

Job opportunities will be excellent as many people leave the occupation for other jobs. Also, job prospects are best in warmer climates where there is year-round landscaping work available.

Other resources

American Horticultural Society
7931 East Boulevard Drive
Alexandria, VA 22308
703.768.5700

AmericanHort

Association of Professional Landscape Designers
2207 Forest Hills Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717.238.9780

Horticultural Research Institute
525 - 9th Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004
202.789.2900

Irrigation Association
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22031
703.536.7080

National Garden Clubs
4401 Magnolia Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
314.776.7574

Professional Grounds Management Society
9 Newport Drive, Suite 200
Forest Hill, MD 21050
410.223.2861

Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)
12500 Fair Lakes Circle, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22033
800.395.2522

Sports Turf Managers Association
805 New Hampshire, Ste. E
Lawrence, KS 66044

Tree Care Industry Association
136 Harvey Road, Suite 101
Londonderry, NH 03053

Washington Association of Landscape Professionals
120 State Avenue NE
Olympia, WA 98501
360.350.4464

Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association
34400 Pacific Highway South, Suite 2
Federal Way, WA 98003
800.672.7711
253.661.6055

References

Career cluster

Architecture and Construction

Career path

Realistic (Technical)

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Strong Interest Inventory

Landscape/Grounds Manager

Holland occupational clusters

Realistic/Conventional/Artistic
Realistic/Conventional/Enterprising
Realistic/Conventional/Investigative
Realistic/Enterprising/Conventional

COPSystem

Outdoor