Certificate II in Horticulture

Overview

If you are interested in gardening or horticulture, then this is your starting point. Horticulture covers a range of sectors including turf management, landscaping, parks and gardens, arboriculture, and nursery work. This course provides you with the skills and knowledge required for employment in the horticultural industry in organisations such as local councils, landscape contracting businesses, golf courses or nurseries.

Duration

Full-time: 12 months

Course commences 16 March 2026
Days: 2 days per week (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Time: 9am-4pm

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

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student's needs will be selected, including written and practical assessments.

Skills Developed

This course covers multiple streams. Study horticulture or specialise in one of the following areas: landscape, retail nursery, arboriculture, parks and gardens, or turf management.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding may be made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'Apply Now' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Pathways

Certificate III in Horticulture and above.

Careers

Horticulture worker Horticulture assistant

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process