Vegetable Farm Worker (Aus) / Market Garden Worker (NZ)
OSCA 841138·ANZSCO 842218
1,300
46.1%
41.2%
35 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Vegetable Farm Worker (Aus) / Market Garden Worker (NZ) 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 III in Protected Horticulture and Certificate III in Production Horticulture.
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About this career
Performs routine tasks on a vegetable farm, such as cultivating and fertilising soil, and planting and irrigating crops. May spray pesticides on crops to treat disease and pests.
What they typically do
- Patrols, inspects and reports on the condition of vegetable crops
- Undertakes soil preparation, cultivation and vegetable crop maintenance duties, such as planting, thinning, weeding and hoeing row crops
- Erects growing supports such as trellises, and protective structures such as greenhouses and fences
- Operates water and irrigation systems for vegetable growth
- Maintains, cleans and operates vegetable farming infrastructure and equipment, such as sheds, fences and machinery
- May spray vegetable crops with pesticides to control weed growth, insects, fungus growth and diseases
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Vegetable Farm Worker (Aus) / Market Garden Worker (NZ).
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Certificate III in Protected Horticulture
AHC33722 · AQF 3 · 1 providers
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Certificate III in Production Horticulture
AHC30624 · AQF 3 · 10 providers