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Certificate IV in Horticulture

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Develop your supervisory skills for the horticulture industry This program offers an ideal pathway if you aspire to advance into more senior positions, such as becoming a Team Leader, or if you dream of starting your own small gardening or landscaping business.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 semester full-time
Course Code
AHC40416
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Develop your supervisory skills for the horticulture industry

This program offers an ideal pathway if you aspire to advance into more senior positions, such as becoming a Team Leader, or if you dream of starting your own small gardening or landscaping business.

Under the guidance of our seasoned lecturers, who are industry experts themselves, you'll acquire the skills to plan and execute programs and effectively manage project budgets. You'll also cover recommending plants, establishing plants, and designing captivating plant displays, allowing your unique creative talent to shine.

Our facilities encompass expansive garden spaces for hands-on design practice, computer labs equipped with modern software, and specialized nursery areas. You'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a practical learning environment that mirrors current industry standards, providing a workplace experience.

On successful completion you'll be well-prepared for roles such as Horticulture Team Leader, Senior Horticulturist , Horticultural Leading Hand or Supervisor . The employment prospects are extensive, with opportunities spanning local and state government, nursery, natural area management, gardening, and the landscape industry, opening up a world of possibilities for your horticultural career.

As part of this course you will undertake three units that have been designed to meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to control weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation.

What you will learn

  • Plan a plant establishment program
  • Recommend plants and cultural practices
  • Cost a project
  • Design plant displays
  • Sample soils and interpret results
  • Control weeds
  • Transport handle and store chemicals
  • Prepare and apply chemicals

Career pathways

  • Explore job profiles

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. Job titles may include:

  • Senior Horticulturist
  • Horticulture Team Leader
  • Supervisor (Nursery)

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.