Certificate II in Horticulture (Traineeship)

This traineeship is an introductory level course suitable for people interested in horticulture as a career.

This course is very

and will cover OH&S, recognise plants, lay paving, pot up plants, propagation, planting, pruning, chemicals (under supervision), micro-irrigation, weeds, pests, diseases & disorders, soil properties, display plantings and first aid.

With increasing urbanisation, amenity horticulture is a growth industry and horticultural food production both at a local level and for wider distribution as a business enterprise is on the rise.

This course is will give you hands-on skills and knowledge in a variety of areas including:

This course will provide a pathway to work in any horticultural enterprise. Upon successful completion, you will be ready to start a horticultural career at worker level that can then develop into more specialist areas or managerial positions with further experience and training.

Career opportunities include

work within the areas of parks and gardens, landscaping, garden maintenance, nurseries, hothouse production, and orchards.