Horticulture Courses in Australia

Horticulture - Diploma

Subject area: Horticulture

Course number: 1589

Duration: 2.0 years full time

Description
This course is for people seeking the skills and knowledge to work independently, or at a supervisory or managerial level, or to operate a business in the amenity horticulture industry. It focuses on advanced technical, managerial and business skills as well as the underpinning knowledge required to apply these skills in the workplace.
This course will enable you to gain a qualification in general horticulture while at the same time giving you the opportunity to undertake a range of specialist studies in different amenity horticulture industry sectors including parks and garden, landscape, turf, floriculture, arboriculture, and retail and wholesale nursery.
This course is particularly suited to skilled horticultural tradespersons who want to enhance their skills and knowledge for career advancement to managerial positions.
Exit Points
N/A

Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent or qualify for mature-age entry

IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 197 or equivalent

Career Opportunities
Horticulturist at a managerial level in the amenity horticulture industry, horticultural enterprise manager or business manager in the parks and gardens, landscape, turf, nursery, arboriculture and floriculture industries, depending on modules completed.

Further studies
　

Notes
CRICOS Code: 053376G; National Code: RTF50103

Tuition fee per course
A$ 21,220.00

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Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

Diploma of Horticulture

Duration

2 years. Course commences in February, July and October.

Description
　

The Diploma of Horticulture is a horticulture technician's course and will enable students to enter the general horticulture industry. The industry is characterised by a range of enterprises which include public open space (parks, gardens and reserves), large private gardens, schools, housing estates, hospitals or any area that is developed for public access and the retail sector.

Upon successful completion, this program will enable students to:

Manage and maintain public and private parks, gardens and reserves;
Manage and maintain natural bushland and community recreation areas;
Design and implement plant displays;
Provide advice on the selection and care of plants in commercial or domestic situation;
Manage and administer contracts; and
Provide sales advice in the retail sector.

Major Subjects
　

Collect & classify plants
Provide specialist advice to clients
Prepare estimates, quotes & tenders
Collect and manage data
Assess trees
Manage plant health
Plan and manage long term weed, pest and disease in crops
Manage a controlled growing environment
Establish turf
Design plant displays.

Prerequisites
　

Good passes at Year 11 level plus relevant work experience or the overseas equivalent.

English language proficiency level of IELTS 5.5, ISLPR 2+, TOEFL 530 (Paper based), TOEFL 197 (Computer based) or equivalent.

Tuition
　

2007: $9,400 per year

Students should allow $300 for work boots.

Assessment Methods
　

Satisfactorily demonstrate competence in the individual subject requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory awareness of associated knowledge.

Teaching Methods
　

To be advised

Course Outcomes
　

This qualification equips students with the skills of a gardener as identified on the Skilled Occupation List.

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Kangan Batman TAFE

Diploma of Horticulture

DURATION - 2 years

Admission Requirememnts - You are eligible if you have successfully completed the Australian Year 12 or equivalent in your country and you have met IELTS level 5.5 English standards.

Course Fees - AUD$9,200 per year

INTAKE - Feb