Looking for an opportunity in Horticulture Food Production?
Introduction to Horticulture Food Production
Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster is offering a four-week pre-employment program for an Introduction to Horticulture Food Production in conjunction with Maxima, Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster, City of Playford Council and Ironwood.
A program with growth, opportunities, technology, not just picking and packing.
What’s Included
- One week of theory at Virginia Horticulture Centre – Introduction to Horticulture and Horticulture Food Production
- Three weeks practical work – picking, packing, working in glass and grow houses, processing crops, planting, pruning, general upkeep and maintenance of growing facilities and working in a team environment.
What will you be working on
Outdoor
- Potato
- Onion
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Lettuce
Under cover
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Lettuce
- Packing House
In door
- Mushrooms
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Packing House
Semi-hydroponic/High-tech
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
Can lead into
- Full-time employment
- Apprenticeship & Traineeship offerings
- Job security
