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Occupation

842231 Horticultural Nursery Assistant

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

842231 Horticultural Nursery Assistant

Assists in propagating, cultivating and harvesting plants in a horticultural nursery. May also assist in propagating and cultivating plants for forestry purposes.

Alternative title

  • Nursery Worker (Horticulture)

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Loads, unloads and moves nursery supplies and equipment
  • Prepares nursery sites and plots using hand tools and machines
  • Assists with propagating and transplanting plants
  • Tends plants by hand watering and weeding
  • Adjusts mist irrigation systems, shade and ventilation