Horticultural worker
Agromillora Australia JV Pty Ltd

Would you like a an SWL Work Placement at Agromillora as a Horticulture Trades Assistant gain work placement experience in a world renowned nursey operation?

Plant production at Agromillora is surrounded by technology, be it in the in-vitro multiplication laboratory or in greenhouses. You will find different positions and activities to carry out in these areas, as well as the opportunity to share the practices and be in constant communication with the head office and branches.

There is a great opportunity to gain some industry experience in Nursery Industry as a Horticulture Trades Assistant? This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VDSS subject in Horticulture to gain industry experience and job skills with Agromillora.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume or commence a Traineeship with, doesn't it? Make Agromillora your next phone call to find out more.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer or VCE-VM Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as:
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Hygiene.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Horticulture Trades Assistant, you would assist in the day to day work activities at the Nursery in Irymple.

In Greenhouses.
The growth and management of plants in greenhouses requires a series of interconnected stages for which a great deal of detail and agronomic knowledge must be taken into account in order to achieve the highest productive efficiency and the highest plant quality.

The productive stages such as planting, staking of olive trees, acclimatisation, rooting, transplanting, pruning and grafting require specific training and cross–management of fertirrigation at all stages of growth. The idea is to mechanise the maximum number of jobs such as cutting, transplanting and moving plants in order to improve production efficiency and ensure workers’ safety. In order to maintain plant traceability, bar code systems are used in trays and plants to guarantee the genetic quality of them all.

In-vitro Multiplication Laboratory.
Student maybe get the opportunity to see the laboratory in action where the multiplication of in-vitro plants requires a lot of care to ensure a contamination-free environment. The technique refers to the multiplication of in-vitro plants in laminar flow cabinets with a specific culture medium, controlling temperature and light. These are clonal plants, genetically identical, which guarantees a series of advantages for the producer in terms of plant health and genetics.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Horticulture Industry and the Nursery sector who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL placement to develop skills learned from their VDSS subject relating to Horticulture Industry and the Nursery sector.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the “Insert industry-based subject’ and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.

Please Note: Students are required to review the Agromillora Australia web page at https://www.agromillora.com/ and learn some background information on the organisation and what it is they do.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present at work in the following work attire;
• Work pants or work shorts.
• Hi visual shirt, long sleeve.
• Steel capped work boots.
• Wide brim hat.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture
• AHC30716 - Certificate III in Horticulture