Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs planting, cultivating and harvesting activities to grow flowering and foliage plants.
Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions. Listed on the CSOL — employer-sponsored pathways prioritised.
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“Horticultural Crop Growers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow horticultural crops such as flowers, fruit, grapes, nuts, turf and vegetables.”
Used for skilled visa lists lodged with the Department of Home Affairs.
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).
1 direct PR route, 0 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 1 temporary work visa.
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Permanent residence sponsored by an Australian employer. Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition, or Labour Agreement streams.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
No skilled regional (provisional) pathway currently open.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Employer-sponsored temporary work visa. Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Essential Skills streams.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
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
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