Nurseryperson

A Nurseryperson propagates and cultivates plants for sale to the public or to a wholesale market. You’ll liaise with customers and tend to plants available for sale. You’ll make sure plants are thriving and keep them watered and fertilised. You might provide advice to customers on plant selection and process sales transactions. A Nurseryperson might have to process large orders and arrange transport of stock.

Being a Nurseryperson requires a good knowledge of plant species and their requirements. It can involve manual labour so you’ll need to be capable of some physical work. You’ll spend a lot of time outdoors so you’ll need to be ready to work in a range of weather conditions. A Nurseryperson should have good customer service skills and be able to communicate with team members, wholesale buyers and in store customers.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a nurseryperson?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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AHC31120

Certificate III in Nursery Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $19,420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Nurseryperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Nurseryperson
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • 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
AHC31124

Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Retail Nursery)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Nurseryperson Nursery Hand
Vineyard Hand Farmer Horticulturalist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Nurseryperson Nursery Hand Vineyard Hand Farmer Horticulturalist + 3 more
AHC33822

Certificate III in Permaculture
Blended
12 months
$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
$0 - $6,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener
Nurseryperson Garden Designer Garden Labourer Landscaper
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener Nurseryperson Garden Designer Garden Labourer Landscaper + 4 more
AHC30624

Certificate III in Production Horticulture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 14 months
$17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Nurseryperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Nurseryperson
AHC20422

Certificate II in Horticulture
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
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant Nursery Hand Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson Beekeeper Apiarist + 5 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
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant Nursery Hand Poultry Farm Worker Nurseryperson + 3 more
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Common questions

How much does a Nurseryperson earn?

In Australia, a full time Nurseryperson generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Nurseryperson?

The number of people working in this role has decreased slightly in recent years. There are currently 5,100 people employed as a Nurseryperson in Australia compared to 5,400 five years ago. A Nurseryperson may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Nurseryperson?

To become a Nurseryperson, consider the Certificate III in Horticulture. This course covers topics including caring for nursery plants, identifying plants and maintaining plant displays. You could also enrol in a Certificate II in Production Nursery or a Certificate III in Production Horticulture.

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