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.
When You Can Start
2024 course begins February.
When You Can Enrol
Apply online now via the ‘Apply now’ button.
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.
Duration
Full-time: 12 months
Schedule
Course dates 2024: 28 February-6 November 2024
Days: Wed-Fri (3 days per week)
Time: 9am-4.30pm
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.
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.