GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
6 months (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
Master production horticulture with practical skills in crop production, plant care, and sustainable practices. Ideal for those seeking careers in floriculture or horticultural production industries.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels. A Pre-training Review interview is required to ensure the course suits your needs and aspirations. Workplace and traineeship students must be employed minimum 3 days per week in production horticulture. You'll need a laptop/computer with internet access, digital camera, and personal protective equipment including hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, sunscreen, workwear, and work boots.
The course comprises 15 units: 3 core and 12 electives. Core units cover biosecurity measures, workplace health and safety, and quality assurance compliance. Elective units include pest and disease identification, chemical handling and application, irrigation system operation and maintenance, tractor and chainsaw operation, machinery operation, plant nutrition programs, crop regulation, post-harvest management, crop harvesting coordination, weed and pest control, soil sampling, work site coordination, and environmentally sustainable practices.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) with national recognition. The institution offers comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance. The course is available through the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students, making quality vocational education accessible. GOTAFE provides flexible delivery options including full-time, part-time, traineeship, and workplace-based learning to accommodate diverse student needs.
Graduates are prepared for roles in production horticulture and floriculture industries. Career pathways include Field Worker, Seeding Person, Operator, Irrigation Maintainer, Machinery Maintainer, and Leading Hand positions. Further study opportunities include Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture (AHC40224), Certificate IV in Production Horticulture (AHC40324), and Certificate IV in Horticulture (AHC40422).
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