Occupation

151236 Vegetable Grower

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

151236 Vegetable Grower

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming, greenhouse and market garden operations to grow vegetables.

Alternative title

  • Vegetable Farm Manager

Specialisations

  • Market Gardener (Vegetables)
  • Protected Cropping Grower (Vegetables)

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of vegetable crops from seed selection and soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
  • Organises vegetable farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging vegetables
  • Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of vegetables
  • Directs and oversees general farming activities to maintain vegetable crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests and weeds
  • Plans and oversees the provisions and maintenance of vegetable farming infrastructure, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply systems and irrigation systems
  • Oversees data collection and analysis, and vegetable farm technology systems
  • Manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management for a vegetable farm
  • May select and train vegetable farm staff and contractors