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Forestry and Garden Workers nec

OSCA 842931·ANZSCO 843999

Employed

1,700

Part-time share

52.7%

Female share

30.5%

Median age

33 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Forestry and Garden Workers nec is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Course in Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 and PAPP Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control, Course in Reptile and Venomous Snake Handling, and Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

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There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Forestry and Garden Workers nec. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

Restores and maintains the health of degraded bushland by carrying out works such as weed removal and control, restoring native vegetation through planting and seeding, and implementing erosion control measures.

What they typically do

  • Clears and removes weeds, and implements weed control strategies to prevent the spread of invasive species
  • Implements erosion control measures to prevent soil erosion
  • Plants and seeds native vegetation to restore bushland
  • Assists in the preparation and maintenance of tools, equipment and herbicides, and ensures they are secured when not in use
  • Assists in the removal or stockpiling of rubbish and vegetative debris
  • Assists in the preparation of reports on daily work activities, including time sheets, site conditions, site monitoring and the preparation of species lists, and assists in the preparation of site reports for clients

Where they work

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Forestry and Garden Workers nec.

  • Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    AHC10124 · AQF 1 · 27 providers

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  • Course in Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 and PAPP Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control

    22661VIC · 6 providers

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  • Course in Reptile and Venomous Snake Handling

    22652VIC · 1 providers

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  • Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    AHC21024 · AQF 2 · 52 providers

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