Certificate
The Certificate IV in Horticulture allows you to develop post-trade skills and knowledge across a broad coverage of the horticulture industry, prior to undertaking higher level roles in the workplace.
To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Applicants are required to complete language, literacy and numeracy tests, prior to the pre-training review.
This course is suitable if you are currently working in the industry, or if you are interested in entering the field and need to build on practical and theoretical skills.
It is also suitable if you are involved in the business or entrepreneurial aspects of the horticulture industry and need to acquire skills in assessing technical, economic and managerial issues.
You will learn a variety of skills including the design and implementation of special plant displays and the provision of advice on plant selection and landscape solutions for domestic and commercial situations.
After completing this course, you are qualified to undertake supervisory roles and maintenance of public and private parks, reserves and gardens, natural bush land and community recreation areas.
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.