Occupation

842231 Horticultural Nursery Assistant

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

842231 Horticultural Nursery Assistant

Assists in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting plants in a horticultural nursery. May also assist in propagating and cultivating plants for forestry purposes.

Alternative title

  • Nursery Worker (Horticulture)

ANZSCO skill level

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

Australia

  • Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education

Main tasks

  • Loads, unloads, and moves nursery supplies and equipment
  • Prepares nursery sites and plots using hand tools and machines
  • Assists with propagating and transplanting plants
  • Tends plants by hand watering and weeding
  • Adjusts mist irrigation systems, shade, and ventilation