Becoming a Nursery Hand (Horticulture) in Queensland

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About this role

Nursery Hands (Horticulture) assist in propagating, cultivating and harvesting plants in horticultural nurseries.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Nursery Hand (Horticulture) include:

  • loading, unloading and moving nursery supplies and equipment
  • preparing nursery sites and plots using hand tools and machines
  • assisting with propagating and transplanting plants
  • watering, and weeding
  • tidying work areas and removing rubbish
  • tending plants by hand watering and weeding
  • adjusting mist irrigation systems, shade and ventilation.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Nursery Hand (Horticulture)

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  1. Certificate III in Horticulture

    AHC30722

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations

    NWP40120

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Certificate II in Production Horticulture

    AHC20324

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 1 year
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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