Course description
If you enjoy being outdoors, have an interest in plants and gardens, and are looking for a hands-on career, then horticulture could be for you.
This generalist course will equip you with comprehensive skills and knowledge to enter the industry. You will learn about plant identification, pest and disease, weeds, propagation, soils and plant nutrition, customer service, turf establishment, plant establishment, drainage and irrigation, retaining walls and paving and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) matters.
Night Time Group
This comprehensive course is designed to enhance your existing skills gained in the workplace. It covers a range of topics, including plant identification, pest and disease control, weed management, propagation, soils and plant nutrition, customer service, turf establishment, plant establishment, drainage and irrigation, retaining walls and paving, and occupational health and safety (OHS) matters.
To enrol in the night time delivery, you are required to be actively employed in the industry or possess at least 2 years relevant experience in Horticulture, Landscape, or a related trade. Further information can be found in the Entrance Requirements
Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants
To become an apprentice or trainee, you will first need to find an employer willing to employ you. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider can assist you with this and will also start your application and enrolment process. Find a local provider here
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2024 July
East Geelong Campus Open: 1 Apr 2024
Close: 1 Jul 2024 Class Day Full-time: 12 months Apply
Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside class time.
This will be different for each course and will depend on a student’s level of skill and experience.
Class days and times in the above table are indicative. Prior to course commencement, changes may be necessary.
Follow the link for more information on Attendance mode definitions.
When you submit your application, please make sure you answer all the questions.
Only successful applicants with complete applications will receive an offer.
We issue offers as soon as possible.
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Many courses have limited places and high demand. We may close an intake before the date above. We recommend you apply early.
If student numbers are insufficient we may cancel an intake or a course. An application does not guarantee a place in this course.