Diploma of Horticulture

Where this course may lead

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge you need for management positions in parks and gardens, businesses and local government. This course can also provide you with credits at advanced diploma level.

What you learn

You learn the management and practical skills that you need to find work in the parks and gardens industry.

Management units include negotiation skills, preparing estimates, quotes and tenders, marketing, and implementing sustainable horticultural practices. Practical skills include plant identification, establishing planted areas, pruning, weed control and machinery operation.

Delivery method and course duration

Course duration 12-18 months.

Course mode Full-time, or part-time, or distance education.

Entry requirements

You need basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Assessment

The level of competency you develop from your training will be assessed using the following methods:

• Assessment will be conducted through observation, practical demonstration and/or coursework.

Your teachers will provide you with more information on specific requirements at the start of each unit and they will assist with any support you may need.

Outcomes and accreditations

On successful completion of this course you will receive an AQF qualification and/or Statement of Attainment listing all units completed.

The units you study for this qualification may vary according to industry and workplace requirements. Please contact the department for a full list of units available to you.

This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification contact the department.

Where applicants can show evidence of prior qualification or experience in a related field, there may be an opportunity to apply for recognition to be given for previous study, knowledge, and/or skills resulting from work or life experience relevant to this qualification. Please contact the department for further information about Skills Recognition.

Fees and charges

Information about course fees is available from our website at www.wodongatafe.edu.au/feesandcharges, or refer to our Fees, Charges and Refunds brochure.

How to apply

Please apply direct to the department.

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