All careers

Nursery Hand Courses in Rockingham

A Nursery Hand manages daily tasks in a plant nursery, propagating, cultivating, and caring for plants while ensuring their health.

    • -1.601 AI Exposure: Low

      This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.

      Explore all careers
  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Nursery Hand in Rockingham?

Get qualified to work as a Nursery Hand with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Course providers in Rockingham

The following providers offer Nursery Hand courses in Rockingham, Western Australia.
ARO College
40056
3
Arbortrim Training & Consultancy
3562
1
Interlink Training
21055
1
Jim’s Training
45412
1
Advance Community College
4016
2
TAFE NSW
90003
2
North Metropolitan TAFE
52786
2
Cartec Training
52502
1
The Management Edge
3927
2
South Regional TAFE
52790
1
Kangan Institute
3077
1
Canberra Institute of Technology
0101
1
South Metropolitan TAFE
52787
2
Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture
21316
3
Foundation Training Australia
31972
2
Look Now Training
31827
1
Wodonga TAFE
3097
1

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Nursery Hand generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

Author Image Courses.com.au Team

There are 5,400 people working as a Nursery Hand in Australia and this number has dropped slightly over the last five years. Nursery Hand positions can be found in most areas of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

Author Image Courses.com.au Team

A Certificate II or III in Horticulture is a good way to get started in a Nursery Hand role. You could also consider a Certificate II or III in Agriculture.

Author Image Courses.com.au Team

Further reading

Most popular horticulture courses

29th June 2022

What can you do with a Certificate III in Horticulture?

18th November 2020

5 jobs for people who like working with children

31st August 2021

All nursery hand courses

Nursery Hand careers

If you're looking to embark on an exciting career in horticulture, the Nursery Hand courses in Rockingham offer a great starting point. These courses are designed for beginners who have no prior experience and cover essential skills needed to thrive in the nursery and horticulture sectors. Some of the most popular options include the Certificate III in Horticulture AHC30722 and the Certificate II in Horticulture AHC20422. Reputable training providers such as NMTAFE and South Metropolitan TAFE deliver these courses right in your local area, ensuring you receive quality education and training.

Completing a Nursery Hand course can lead you to various roles within the industry. As a newly qualified nursery hand, you might find yourself interested in positions such as Farmhand, Organic Farmer, or even Horticulturalist. Each of these roles requires a solid understanding of horticulture principles, which you can gain from courses like the Certificate III in Agriculture AHC30122 or the Certificate II in Agriculture AHC20116. The skills learned will set you up for success in various career paths that revolve around environmental sustainability and food production.

The field of nursery hand work is broad, encompassing studies in areas such as Agriculture, Permaculture, and Production Horticulture. By exploring the Nursery Manager or Agricultural Manager career paths, you can utilise the foundation gained from your nursery hand training to take on leadership roles in these vital sectors. With 12 courses available in the Rockingham area, you're sure to find the ideal programme that aligns with your aspirations.