1216 Horticultural Crop Growers

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).

• 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

• 121611 Flower Grower
• 121612 Fruit Grower
• 121613 Nut Grower
• 121614 Production Nursery Grower
• 121615 Turf Grower
• 121616 Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)
• 121617 Wine Grape Grower
• 121699 Horticultural Crop Growers nec

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)

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

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

Skill Level: 1

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

Alternative Title:

• Turf Farmer

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

Skill Level: 1

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)

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

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