Production Horticulture

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Nursery Hand

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

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Nurseryperson

A Nurseryperson propagates and cultivates plants for sale, tending to their health, advising customers, and processing orders.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Farmhand

A Farmhand performs varied tasks like feeding livestock, operating machinery, maintaining equipment, and assisting with crop care in all weather.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Beginner

Organic Farmer

Organic Farmers grow crops and raise livestock without chemicals, managing daily tasks like planting, harvesting, and equipment maintenance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Agronomist

Agronomists work with farmers to improve crop quality, collect data, analyze issues, and suggest solutions to enhance production and crop health.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Crop Scientist

A Crop Scientist researches and improves crop production and quality, developing techniques to enhance yield and plant health in agriculture.

Avg yearly income $87,464
Skill level Advanced

Horticulturalist

A Horticulturalist cultivates plants, assists with crop selection, conducts soil tests, and manages various outdoor projects effectively.

Avg yearly income $68,900
Skill level Advanced

Agricultural Manager

An Agricultural Manager oversees daily farm operations, from planning to sales, managing budgets, and supervising staff while monitoring market conditions.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in production horticulture

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC31124

Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Retail Nursery)
On Campus
12 months
$15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Nursery Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Nursery Hand
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$2,700 - $15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Council Maintenance Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nurseryperson Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Council Maintenance Worker + 5 more
AHC50422

Diploma of Horticulture Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Horticulturalist Conservation Manager
Landscape Manager Nursery Manager Sustainability Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Horticulturalist Conservation Manager Landscape Manager Nursery Manager Sustainability Officer + 3 more
AMP80215

Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness
On Campus
12 months
$25,000
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Livestock Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Compliance Manager
+ 1 more
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Livestock Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Compliance Manager + 1 more
AHC50122

Diploma of Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$0 - $20,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager
Agronomist Farmer Seed Technician Livestock Manager Plant Scientist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agronomist Farmer Seed Technician Livestock Manager Plant Scientist + 5 more
AHC40422

Certificate IV in Horticulture
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Horticulturalist
Gardener Irrigation Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Horticulturalist Gardener Irrigation Specialist + 2 more
AHC51524

Diploma of Viticulture
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$1,807 - $13,098
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Hand
AHC50320

Diploma of Production Horticulture
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agricultural Manager
Irrigation Technician Irrigation Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agricultural Manager Irrigation Technician Irrigation Specialist + 2 more
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Nurseryperson Nursery Hand
Vineyard Hand Horticulturalist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Nurseryperson Nursery Hand Vineyard Hand Horticulturalist + 2 more
AHC33822

Certificate III in Permaculture
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$2,683 - $4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson
AHC31024

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$2,190 - $6,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener
Nurseryperson Garden Designer Garden Labourer Landscaper Footpath Sweeper
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener Nurseryperson Garden Designer Garden Labourer Landscaper Footpath Sweeper + 5 more
AHC30624

Certificate III in Production Horticulture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 14 months
$5,903 - $17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Nurseryperson Organic Farmer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Nurseryperson Organic Farmer
AHC21216

Certificate II in Rural Operations
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 16 months
$0 - $4,365
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
AHC20422

Certificate II in Horticulture
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $9,395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nurseryperson + 1 more
AHC20122

Certificate II in Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $8,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant
Nursery Hand Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson Beekeeper Apiarist Bore Runner Organic Farmer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant Nursery Hand Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson Beekeeper Apiarist Bore Runner Organic Farmer + 7 more
AHC32822

Certificate III in Rural Operations
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,645
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Bore Runner
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Organic Farmer Livestock Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Bore Runner Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Organic Farmer Livestock Manager + 4 more
AHC30122

Certificate III in Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant
Nursery Hand Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson Bore Runner Organic Farmer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant Nursery Hand Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson Bore Runner Organic Farmer + 5 more
AMP80115

Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$5,192 - $15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Agribusiness Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Agribusiness Manager
FBP30921

Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 42 months
$1,738 - $15,119
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Hand
AHC31120

Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production)
Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand
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