How to become a Horticultural Tradesperson
Horticultural tradespersons maintain plants and planted areas, construct horticultural features and apply treatments to enhance plant growth and control pests.
Personal requirements of a Horticultural Tradesperson
- Enjoy practical and mechanical activities
- Able to undertake manual and heavy work
- Able to work safely with chemicals and machinery
- Able to work for long hours
- Able to work outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions
Education & Training for a Horticultural Tradesperson
To become a horticultural tradesperson you usually have to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.
Avg. weekly wage:
$850
Future growth:
strong growth
Employment by state:
ACT 3.1%
NSW 34.7%
NT 1.5%
QLD 13.8%
SA 5.6%
TAS 1.8%
VIC 26.3%
WA 13.2%
Hours worked:
37.3
Unemployment:
average
Gender split:
Male 89.9%
Female 10%
Education level:
Not completed Year 10: 5.8%
Not completed Year 12: 17%
Highest qualification is secondary school: 10.3%
Highest qualification is a Certificate 3 or 4: 47.2%
Highest qualification is a Diploma or Advanced Diploma: 9.1%
Highest qualification is a Bachelor degree: 7.7%
Highest qualification is a Postgraduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate: 2.9%
Age bracket:
Below 35 years: 40.4%
Above 35 years: 55.4%
*The data above is sourced from the Department of Employment’s Job Outlook website.
Personal requirements of a Horticultural Tradesperson
- Enjoy practical and mechanical activities
- Able to undertake manual and heavy work
- Able to work safely with chemicals and machinery
- Able to work for long hours
- Able to work outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions
Education & Training for a Horticultural Tradesperson
To become a horticultural tradesperson you usually have to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.
Avg. weekly wage:
$850
Future growth:
strong growth
Employment by state:
ACT 3.1%
NSW 34.7%
NT 1.5%
QLD 13.8%
SA 5.6%
TAS 1.8%
VIC 26.3%
WA 13.2%
Hours worked:
37.3
Unemployment:
average
Gender split:
Male 89.9%
Female 10%
Education level:
Not completed Year 10: 5.8%
Not completed Year 12: 17%
Highest qualification is secondary school: 10.3%
Highest qualification is a Certificate 3 or 4: 47.2%
Highest qualification is a Diploma or Advanced Diploma: 9.1%
Highest qualification is a Bachelor degree: 7.7%
Highest qualification is a Postgraduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate: 2.9%
Age bracket:
Below 35 years: 40.4%
Above 35 years: 55.4%
*The data above is sourced from the Department of Employment’s Job Outlook website.
