ANZSCO ID 3631
Specialises in the growth of horticultural products, and develops new varieties and techniques to improve horticultural production.
Tasks
- Determine methods to improve sowing, cultivating, and harvesting plants
- Prepare plant propagules (seeds, cuttings and bulbs)
- Maintain plants, including application of fertilisers and pesticides
- Harvest and package plant products
- Conduct research into varietal breeding
- Investigate adaption of plants to environmental conditions
- Investigate techniques to improve handling and storage of plant products
Study Pathway
Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
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Soft Skills
- enjoy working with and knowledge of plants
- enjoy outdoor work
- physically fit
- enjoy manual activities
- able to work as part of a small team
- communication
