TasTAFE
12-36 months depending on study type
Gain practical expertise in amenity horticulture through hands-on training in plant care, landscape maintenance, and supervisory skills. This course prepares you for supervisory roles in gardens, parks, and horticultural facilities across Tasmania.
There are no essential entry requirements for domestic students. However, you must be at least 16 years old to enrol at TasTAFE. International students must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12. All students are required to complete a Pre-enrolment Skills Review questionnaire to identify literacy, numeracy, digital, and learning skills. International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent qualification.
Core units include workplace health and safety, chemical transport and storage, pest and disease control, weed management, soil improvements, plant identification and culture, irrigation systems operation, machinery operation, specialist pruning, and environmentally sustainable work practices. Elective units cover tree maintenance, landscape construction, turf establishment and maintenance, nursery plant management, plant propagation, chainsaw operation, and first aid certification. The curriculum emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with workplace application through industry placements.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and practical training facilities. The institution offers flexible delivery options including on-campus, workplace-based, and mixed learning formats to suit diverse student needs. With campuses across Tasmania and strong employer partnerships, TasTAFE ensures students gain relevant, industry-recognized qualifications with real-world experience through work placements and apprenticeship pathways.
Upon successful completion, you'll be prepared for supervisory-level positions in the horticulture industry. Career opportunities include roles as a Horticulturist managing garden and landscape projects, Gardener maintaining ornamental and recreational spaces, or Nursery Horticulturist overseeing plant production and sales. You may work in botanic gardens, public parks, sports facilities, landscape design companies, or establish your own horticultural business.
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