Group
Occupation
342931 Nurseryperson
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
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