The study of cultivating, propagating and producing intensively managed crops such as grapes and other fruits, vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs and plants. The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the factors affecting plant propagation, growth and physiology. It also involves developing an ability to utilise current horticultural and viticultural technology, principles and practices.
Horticulture and Viticulture develops skills in:
Agricultural and Forestry Scientists advise farmers, rural industries and government on aspects of farming, develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans and policies for the management of forest areas.
Explore careerCrop Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow crops.
Explore careerGarden and Nursery Labourers perform a variety of routine tasks in propagating, cultivating and maintaining plants in gardens and horticultural nurseries.
Explore careerGardeners plant, cultivate, maintain, plan and construct parks, gardens and landscapes, and inspect, diagnose and treat trees and shrubs.
Explore careerGreenkeepers establish and maintain fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.
Explore careerMixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers perform routine tasks in crop cultivation and animal production.
Explore careerOther Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers include Hunter-Trapper and Pest Controller occupations.
Explore careerSales Assistants (General) sell goods and services, such as food, clothing, hardware, household appliances, office supplies and cosmetics, in retail and wholesale establishments.
Explore careerUniversity Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.
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