1216 Horticultural Crop Growers
1216 Horticultural Crop Growers
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