Plant Propagator

A Plant Propagator is responsible for growing new plants from seeds, cuttings, grafting, or other methods to produce stock for nurseries, gardens, reforestation efforts, or agricultural use. This role involves selecting and preparing plant materials, maintaining optimal growing conditions, monitoring plant health, and ensuring proper documentation of propagation activities.

Plant Propagators typically work in nurseries, botanical gardens, or horticultural enterprises, and may use both traditional and modern propagation techniques. Attention to detail, strong knowledge of plant biology, and hands-on horticultural experience are important aspects of the job. Work can be physically demanding and may involve outdoor tasks in varying weather conditions.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a plant propagator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC21216

Certificate II in Rural Operations
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 16 months
$1,130 - $4,365
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Farmer Horticultural Assistant Plant Propagator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Farmer Horticultural Assistant Plant Propagator + 3 more
AHC31120

Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production)
Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Nursery Worker Horticulturalist
Plant Propagator Sales Assistant Irrigation Technician Field Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Nursery Worker Horticulturalist Plant Propagator Sales Assistant Irrigation Technician Field Assistant + 4 more
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