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Occupation

343134 Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

343134 Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist

Supervises or performs specialist roles in horticultural farming operations, including the planting, cultivation, harvest, and packing of horticultural crops.

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

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Oversees the planting, cultivation, and harvest of horticultural crops, and the packing and storage of horticultural produce
  • Supervises horticultural farming routines, such pruning, trimming, picking, and tree training
  • Oversees and undertakes the maintenance, repair, and operation of horticultural farming machinery
  • Monitors horticultural crops for signs of pests or disease, and to identify watering or nutrition problems
  • Prepares and applies chemicals to control pests, weeds, and diseases
  • Oversees the maintenance and use of horticultural farm equipment and infrastructure, including irrigation and fertigation systems
  • Organises and trains horticultural farm workers, and supervises work routines and day-to-day horticultural production activities
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