Group
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
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