Occupation

342931 Nurseryperson

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

342931 Nurseryperson

Propagates and cultivates trees, shrubs and ornamental and flowering plants in a plant or forestry nursery.

Specialisations

  • Forest Nursery Production Operator
  • Plant Propagator

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Prepares soil, fertiliser mixes and containers for planting
  • Selects and plants seeds, bulbs and cuttings in beds, containers or trays
  • Buds and grafts vegetative material onto rootstock
  • Monitors, waters and fertilises plants to ensure their water and nutritional requirements are met
  • Applies pesticides and appropriate treatments to control pests, diseases, weeds, and nutritional and environmental plant disorders
  • Keeps records of soil mixtures, plantings, treatments, losses and yields
  • Advises customers on plant selection and care