Overview
Gain a wide range of skills and knowledge required for working within the horticultural industry. This qualification could lead you to undertake work as a parks and gardens worker at local councils, resorts, retirement centres or as a wholesale or retail nursery assistant. Or you could even become self-employed!
You will learn about all things plants including how to; install irrigation systems, implement plant nutrition programs, implement grassed area maintenance, maintain nursery plants and prepare specialised plants.
Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
- Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship
Locations
- University Drive, Wodonga Vic (off Moorefield Park Drive)
When You Can Start
On-campus: Start 26 February 2025 - Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
Traineeship: Please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) as your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn
When You Can Enrol
On-campus: February 2025 intake - Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
Traineeship: Please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) as your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn
Duration
Full-time: 12 months
Schedule
Course commences 26 February 2025:
Days: Wed-Fri (3 days per week)
Time: 9am-4.30pm
Traineeship: Please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) as your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn
Requirements
Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required. You need to wear suitable clothing and footwear, for example, safety boots, broad-brimmed hat, collared shirt. Some other personal protective equipment will be required depending on units of study, for example, earplugs or earmuffs are required when using machinery.
Assessment
This qualification is competency based. The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. You’ll be required to undertake projects, tests, written assignments and be able to demonstrate your practical skills.
Other Information
You need to wear suitable clothing and footwear, for example, safety boots, broad-brimmed hat, collared shirt. Some other personal protective equipment will be required depending on units of study, for example, earplugs or earmuffs are required when using machinery.