Horticultural Assistant

Horticultural Assistants contribute to the aesthetic and environmental quality of public and private gardens, parks, nurseries, and landscaping projects.

Their duties typically include planting, watering, pruning, and weeding, as well as assisting with pest and disease control under the supervision of horticulturists or gardeners. They may also help prepare soil, propagate plants, and maintain equipment and facilities.

This role often involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and requires a basic understanding of plant species, soil types, and horticultural techniques.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $46,800
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a horticultural assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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 Horticultural Assistant Landscaper
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Horticultural Assistant Landscaper
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
Farmer Horticultural Assistant Plant Propagator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Farmer Horticultural Assistant Plant Propagator + 3 more
AHC20422

Certificate II in Horticulture
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, 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 Gardener Horticultural Assistant Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nurseryperson Gardener Horticultural Assistant Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant + 5 more
AHCMOM207

Conduct Front-End Loader Operations
On Campus
2 days
$595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Station Hand Horticultural Assistant Farmhand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Station Hand Horticultural Assistant Farmhand
22650VIC

Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science
On Campus
18 months
$24,407
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horticulturist Nursery Manager Park Manager
Irrigation Technician Agricultural Technician Landscape Manager Sports Turf Manager Horticultural Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horticulturist Nursery Manager Park Manager Irrigation Technician Agricultural Technician Landscape Manager Sports Turf Manager Horticultural Assistant + 5 more
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