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Certificate II in Horticulture

  • Certificate

Sow the seeds for your future This qualification will assist you to gain employment in the horticulture, landscaping and conservation and land management industry. You'll gain the practical skills and knowledge required to work in horticulturist roles in domestic and commercial settings.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 semester full-time
Course Code
AHC20416
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Sow the seeds for your future

This qualification will assist you to gain employment in the horticulture, landscaping and conservation and land management industry. You'll gain the practical skills and knowledge required to work in horticulturist roles in domestic and commercial settings.

This course is also available for interested individuals, including people registered as unemployed and/or clients referred by community agencies - no prior experience is required.

All of our classes have extensive resources and are run by highly experienced lecturers.

You may be able to attain a triple qualification, adding the Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management and Certificate II in Landscaping to this Certificate by enrolling in additional units.

What you will learn

  • Identifying plants,
  • Treat weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders
  • Plant trees and shrubs
  • Assist with landscape construction work such as lay paving, construct low- profile timber or modular retaining wall, install aggregate paths
  • Operate basic machinery and equipment

Career pathways

  • Landscape Worker | Horticulture Assistant | Horticultural Nursery Assistant

This course meets the requirements of a broad range of related industries such as Local Councils, conservation and ecosystem management, landscaping companies, State Government employment and parks and gardens. Other job titles may include:

  • Gardner

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.