Horticultural Crop Growers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow horticultural crops such as flowers, fruit, grapes, nuts, turf and vegetables.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. 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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks Include:
- 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
Occupations:
- 121611 Flower Grower
- 121612 Fruit Grower
- 121613 Nut Grower
- 121614 Production Nursery Grower
- 121615 Turf Grower
- 121616 Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)
- 121617 Wine Grape Grower
- 121699 Horticultural Crop Growers nec
121611 Flower Grower
Alternative Title:
- Floriculturist
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs planting, cultivating and harvesting activities to grow flowering and foliage plants.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisation:
- Market Gardener (Flowers) (Aus)
121612 Fruit Grower
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow fruit, including table grapes.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
- Market Gardener (Fruit) (Aus)
- Olive Grower
- Orchardist
121613 Nut Grower
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow nuts, excluding those grown as broadacre crops (e.g. peanuts).
Skill Level: 1
121614 Production Nursery Grower
Plans, organises, controls and coordinates the propagation and growing of horticultural plant stock for wholesale. May also grow plants and seedlings for retail customers.
Skill Level: 1
121615 Turf Grower
Alternative Title:
- Turf Farmer
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow turf.
Skill Level: 1
121616 Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)
Alternative Title:
- Vegetable Farm Manager
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming, greenhouse and market garden operations to grow vegetables.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisation:
- Market Gardener (Vegetables) (Aus)
121617 Wine Grape Grower
Alternative Titles:
- Vineyard Manager (Wine Grapes)
- Viticulturist (Wine Grapes)
- Vigneron
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow wine grapes.
Skill Level: 1
121699 Horticultural Crop Growers nec
This occupation group covers Horticultural Crop Growers not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level: 1
Occupations in this group include:
- Coffee Grower
- Ginger Farmer
- Hop Farmer
- Mushroom Grower