Plant Propagator Courses
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.
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Core skills such as 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).
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Get qualified to work as a Plant Propagator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
AHC21216
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6 weeks - 12 months
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Grab a Certificate II in Rural Operations (AHC21216) if you’d like to work in the agricultural and farming sector. Choose your own study area (rural operations, horticulture, or animal studies) and graduate with the practical skills to work safely at a farming worksite and carry out a range of manual tasks — as well as operate farm machinery and tools. Graduate job-ready with a qualification that’s recognised all over Australia.
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Duration
6 weeks - 12 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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AHC20720
Get your first job at a nursery with the AHC20720 Certificate II in Nursery Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to recognise and care for nursery plants, as well as stay safe during your daily work activities. The course has scope for a wide range of competencies including specialisations in nursery production (potting up plants, weed control, assisting with plant propagation, soil sampling) and retail nursery (maintaining indoor plants, preparing plant displays, sellin...
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AHC20720
Love getting your hands dirty? How about the AHC20720 Certificate II in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production). This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for behind-the-scenes roles at nurseries and garden centres. The course covers: recognising and caring for plants, chemical safety, planting and propagating nursery plants, treating weeds and pests, taking soil samples, potting up plants, recoding plant production data, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of nursery production compe...
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AHC20720
Looking for a job at a retail nursery? How about the AHC20720 Certificate II in Nursery Operations (Retail Nursery)? This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to daily nursery work and teaches retail and sales skills. The course covers: recognising and caring for nursery plants, maintaining indoor plants and plant displays, restocking shelves and organising the store environment, selling plants and accessories to customers, on-the-job safety. Enquire now for the full list of retail nursery c...
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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.