362411 NURSERYPERSON
Propagates and cultivates trees, shrubs, and ornamental and flowering plants in a plant nursery.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisation: Plant Propagator
Indicative Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
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Preparing potting media and containers before planting
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Selecting seeds, bulbs and cuttings, and planting them in beds, lawn areas and tubs
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Budding and grafting vegetative material onto root stock
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Watering plants manually and controlling automatic watering operations
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Applying pesticides to control pests, diseases, weeds and nutritional and environmental plant disorders
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Keeping records of soil mixtures, plantings, treatments, losses and yields
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Selecting plants and packaging them for presentation and delivery
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Advising customers on plant care and appropriate plants for local conditions
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May plan sales area layouts and visual merchandise presentation