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Flower Grower -ANZSCO : 121611

Skill Level 1
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Major Group: 1 – Managers | Sub-Major Group: 12 – Farmers and Farm Managers | Minor Group: 121 – Farmers and Farm Managers | Unit Group: 1216 – Horticultural Crop Growers
ANZSCO 121611: Flower Grower
Description: Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs planting, cultivating and harvesting activities to grow flowering and foliage plants.
Skill Level: 1
Alternative Titles: Floriculturist
Specialisations: Market Gardener (Flowers) (Aus)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).
Unit Group 1216 Horticultural Crop Growers
Description: Horticultural Crop Growers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow horticultural crops such as flowers, fruit, grapes, nuts, turf and vegetables.
Indicative Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks Include:
  • planning and coordinating the production and marketing of horticultural crops, from soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
  • planning crop production and selecting seeds, seedlings, bulbs and plant stock
  • coordinating and developing strategies for cultivating, fertilising and watering to maintain optimal production, crop health and growing conditions
  • organising farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce
  • planning and coordinating the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
  • directing and overseeing general farming activities to maintain crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks and controlling pests and weeds
  • planning and overseeing the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as equipment, machinery, sheds and water supply systems and irrigation systems
  • maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning production accordingly
  • overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
  • managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).