Occupation

343134 Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist

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2024, Version 1.0

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

Skill level: 3

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