Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist – ANZSCO 363114

Horticultural Supervisor or Specialists supervise or perform specialist roles in horticultural farming operations including the planting, cultivation, harvest and packing of horticultural crops.
Skill Level: 3

Specialisations

Horticultural Chemical Spray Operator
Horticultural Fertigation Manager
Horticultural Harvest Supervisor
Horticultural Irrigation Manager
Horticultural Machine Supervisor
Horticultural Packing Facility Supervisor
Horticultural Production Supervisor
Horticulture Section Manager

Potential Visa Pathways for Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist

Important: This occupation was released on 21 November 2021. The Department of Home Affairs is yet to announce the eligible visa pathways for this occupation. This page will be updated once more information is released.

Group: 3631 Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers

Description: Senior Aquaculture, Crop and Forestry Workers apply in-depth industry specific knowledge to manage and supervise aspects of aquaculture, broadacre, horticultural crop, fisheries, forestry and vineyard production.

Tasks

Managing and supervising the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish, prawns, oysters and other aquatic stock
Managing and supervising the planting, cultivation and harvesting of crops, including wine grapes
Managing and supervising the cultivation and maintenance of natural and plantation forests
Managing livestock breeding programs and the rearing of young livestock
Managing and supervising stock feeding and watering programs
Supervising and undertaking the operation and maintenance of farming equipment and machinery
Supervising the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment and machinery used in aquaculture, fisheries, forestry and vineyard settings
Supervising and managing the inspection and maintenance of farm infrastructure, including fencing, trellising and water supply systems
Ensuring fishing gear is rigged to correct specifications including legislated requirements
Managing offboarding of catches
Conducting forestry and fisheries-specific safety drills
Overseeing logging and haulage crews and directing activities for reafforestation
Organising and training workers
Supervising work routines and day to day production operations
Supervising, maintaining and operating data collection and analysis and production technology systems
May undertake or supervise the application of pesticides and other chemicals

Skill Level

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

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