Horticultural worker
Agromillora Australia JV Pty Ltd

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.

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

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.
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.

Student Requirements

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.
Whilst the students are attending a work placement they are expected to:

Dress appropriately
Have an aptitude for horticulture and interesting in in-vitro laboratory
Enjoy biology.
Able to do precise and detailed work.
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
Participate in business activities as required
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 Log Book to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

Student is required to wear boots for this placement. Please discuss dress attire at interview

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.

Buslink Sunraysia: Ph: 5023 0274