Landscaping, gardening and horticulture is really big in Australia. It’s so big it’s actually the second largest rural production industry after wheat, with fruit and nuts comprising 52%, vegetables 31% and nursery/ornamental crops 17% of the gross value of production.
Have you ever thought of looking at Landscaping Apprenticeships or Horticulture Apprenticeships. There are fantastic opportunities within these fields with interesting tasks and courses including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds,tubers, or cuttings. A horticulturists works and conducts research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic engineering together with plant biochemistry. Horticulture also refers to gardening on a small scale.
A Day in the Life of a Horticulturist
Horticulturists implement plant or landscape maintenance programmes. This job commonly involves:
- Planning and establishing plant displays
- Implementing revegetation projects
- Troubleshooting irrigation systems and establishing turf.
- Controlling plant pests, diseases and disorders
The work involves a knowledge of fruits, berries, nuts, vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf. Horticulturists work to improve crop yield, quality, nutritional value, and resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses.
- Relevant industry experience in horticulture
- Proven ability to undertake a range of horticultural tasks
- Demonstrated knowledge of plant collection management and the ability to identify
- The ability to provide advice on development of horticultural works programs and to plan and deliver projects to quality outcomes
- Well experience in supervision of team members
- Developed interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to liaise and negotiate
Possible jobs after your apprenticeship:
- Horticulturist
- Landscaper
- Gardener
A horticulturist takes care of plants wherever they may be and he/she research for methods to make a particular location conducive to plant growth. There are many types of horticulturists like:
- Greenkeepers
- Aboriculturists
- Floriculturists.
There is also a possibility in becoming a:
- Animal Worker
- Farm Hand
- Fishing & Forestry
- Gardener
- Landscaper
- Nursery Worker
- Botanist
Workweek duration:
This of course depends on the job or project, but most of the time it is 38 hrs per week, like every normal fulltime job.
Wages:
If you are an apprentice you get payed per Gardening & Landscaping Services Award. Normally an average horticulture wage is $47,467.42
Many employment opportunities are available with apprenticepower for those who want to start a butchery apprenticeship. For more information on landscaping and horticulture apprenticeships contact apprenticepower today or register your interest here.
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