Basic Nursery Skill Set
This skill set leads to entry level employment in the horticulture industry. It covers basic nursery preparation skills for plant propagation and care for nursery plants.
Overview
When Semester 2, 2026
How On campus
Learn aspects of working in a nursery and plant propagation
This skill set will give you the skills and knowledge for entry level employment in a nursery centre and covers basic nursery preparation skills for plant propagation and care for nursery plants. It is suitable for anyone wishing to work in Horticulture industry.
Successful completion of this skill set will give you credit towards Certificate II in Horticulture or Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
- Propagating plants using various techniques
- Preparing for potting up operations
- Preparing growing media
- Pot up propagated plants
- Completing potting up operation
- Maintain the nursery environment and nursery plants
- Complete nursery plant maintenance operation
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy nature and outdoor work that includes working in varied weather conditions outdoors
- Comfortable working in a physical environment
- Fit and enjoy manual labour and physical work
- Able to work as a part of team
- Problem solving skills
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