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Horticultural Crop Growers
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 1216

Horticultural Crop Growers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow horticultural crops such as flowers, fruit, grapes, nuts, turf and vegetables.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

  • planning and coordinating the production and marketing of horticultural crops, from soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
  • planning crop production and selecting seeds, seedlings, bulbs and plant stock
  • coordinating and developing strategies for cultivating, fertilising and watering to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
  • organising farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce 
  • planning and coordinating the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
  • directing and overseeing general farming activities to maintain crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks and controlling pests and weeds
  • planning and overseeing the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as equipment, machinery, sheds and water supply systems and irrigation systems
  • maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning production accordingly
  • overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
  • managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • may select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Occupations in this unit group

  • 121611 - Flower Grower

    Alternative Title:

    • Floriculturist

    Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs planting, cultivating and harvesting activities to grow flowering and foliage plants.

    Skill Level: 1

    Specialisation:

    • Market Gardener (Flowers) (Aus)
  • 121612 - Fruit Grower

    Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow fruit, including table grapes.

    Skill Level: 1

    Specialisations:

    • Market Gardener (Fruit) (Aus)
    • Olive Grower
    • Orchardist
  • 121613 - Nut Grower

    Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow nuts, excluding those grown as broadacre crops (e.g. peanuts).

    Skill Level: 1

  • 121614 - 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

  • 121615 - Turf Grower

    Alternative Title:

    • Turf Farmer

    Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow turf.

    Skill Level: 1

  • 121616 - Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)

    Alternative Title:

    • Vegetable Farm Manager

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

    Skill Level: 1

    Specialisation:

    • Market Gardener (Vegetables) (Aus)
  • 121617 - Wine Grape Grower

    Alternative Titles:

    • Vineyard Manager (Wine Grapes)
    • Viticulturist (Wine Grapes)
    • Vigneron

    Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow wine grapes.

    Skill Level: 1

  • 121699 - Horticultural Crop Growers nec

    This occupation group covers Horticultural Crop Growers not elsewhere classified.

    Skill Level: 1

    Occupations in this group include:

    • Coffee Grower
    • Ginger Farmer
    • Hop Farmer
    • Mushroom Grower

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