Production Nursery Grower – ANZSCO 121614

Production Nursery Growers plan, organise, control, and coordinate the propagation and growing of horticultural plant stock for wholesale. May also grow plants and seedlings for retail customers.
Skill Level: 1

Potential Visa Pathways for Production Nursery Grower

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: 1216 Horticultural Crop Growers

Description

Horticultural Crop Growers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow horticultural crops such as flowers, fruit, grapes, nuts, turf and vegetables.

Tasks

Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of horticultural crops, from soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
Planning crop production and selecting seeds, seedlings, bulbs and plant stock
Coordinating and developing strategies for cultivating, fertilising and watering to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
Organising farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce
Planning and coordinating the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
Directing and overseeing general farming activities to maintain crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks and controlling pests and weeds
Planning and overseeing the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as equipment, machinery, sheds and water supply systems and irrigation systems
Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning production accordingly
Overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
May select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Skill Level

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

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