Occupation

151234 Production Nursery Grower

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

151234 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

Main tasks

  • Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of horticultural plant stock for wholesale
  • Selects seeds, seedlings, bulbs, plant stock, fertilisers and other supplies required for horticultural nursery production
  • Coordinates and develops strategies for cultivating, fertilising and watering to maintain optimal production, plant health and growing conditions in nurseries
  • Organises nursery operations and routines, such as propagating, replanting, pruning, staking, grading and packaging of horticultural plant stock
  • Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of horticultural plant stock
  • Directs and oversees general nursery activities to maintain plant health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests and weeds
  • Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of nursery equipment and infrastructure
  • Maintains and evaluates records of nursery activities, monitors market activity, and plans production accordingly
  • Manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • May select, train and supervise production nursery staff and contractors