Certificate II in Horticulture

Certificate

If you are passionate about the environment, sustainable practices, or an avid home gardener who is interested in plants, this course is for you. Launch your horticulture career, and brush up on your skills by completing this entry-level qualification to unearth your inner green thumb..

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

1 semester full-time

Course Code

AHC20416

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

If you are passionate about the environment, sustainable practices, or an avid home gardener who is interested in plants, this course is for you. Launch your horticulture career, and brush up on your skills by completing this entry-level qualification to unearth your inner green thumb.

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Horticulture is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia with the sector playing an important role in delivering economic, social and environmental value.

Entry requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Study locations

Mandurah

Murdoch

What you will learn

plant identification and care
improving soil conditions
operating machinery and equipment
propagating
pruning and fertilising
maintaining gardens and nurseries, and
workplace safety and health
treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
apply chemicals under supervision
assist with low volume irrigation operations
undertake propagation activities
care for nursery plants
support turf establishment

Career pathways

Garden and nursery labourer
Gardener
Nurseryperson

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