Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)
OSCA 151236·ANZSCO 121616
4,400
28.5%
32.7%
49 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (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 IV in Production Horticulture.
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About this career
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming, greenhouse and market garden operations to grow vegetables.
What they typically do
- Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of vegetable crops from seed selection and soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
- Organises vegetable farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging vegetables
- Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase and dispatch of vegetables
- Directs and oversees general farming activities to maintain vegetable crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests and weeds
- Plans and oversees the provisions and maintenance of vegetable farming infrastructure, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply systems and irrigation systems
- Oversees data collection and analysis, and vegetable farm technology systems
- Manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management for a vegetable farm
- May select and train vegetable farm staff and contractors
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ).
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Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
AHC40324 · AQF 4 · 1 providers