GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
1 Year (full time) or 2 Years (part time)
Develop practical horticultural skills and knowledge to work in nurseries, gardens, parks, and landscape businesses. This hands-on course is ideal for those seeking to build a career in horticulture with comprehensive training in plant care, soil management, and sustainable practices.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure required literacy and numeracy levels are met, and undertake a Pre-training Review by interview. Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students must apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer. Physical stamina is required for outdoor practical activities. Students must have a laptop/computer with internet access, digital camera or video camera, workboots, sun-smart protective clothing, refillable water bottle, and general stationery.
Core units include: Transport and store chemicals, Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests/weeds/diseases, Operate pressurised irrigation systems, Operate machinery and equipment, Identify and select plants, Perform specialist amenity pruning, Control weeds, Control plant pests/diseases/disorders, Implement soil improvements, Contribute to workplace health and safety, and Apply environmentally sustainable work practices. Elective units cover troubleshooting and maintaining irrigation systems, site construction, paving projects, chainsaw operation, nursery plant maintenance, propagation planning, plant nutrition programs, and work site coordination.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) offering nationally recognised qualifications. The course is available as part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students, providing accessible vocational education. GOTAFE offers comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance to ensure student success.
Graduates may pursue roles as Horticulturists, Landscapers, Gardeners, Nursery Assistants, Parks and Gardens Workers, or Turf Management Technicians. Further study pathways include Certificate IV in Horticulture, Certificate IV in Production Horticulture, Diploma of Production Horticulture, Diploma of Horticulture Management, and Diploma of Landscape Design. Completion also provides entry into Charles Sturt University bachelor programs including Bachelor of Horticulture, Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management, Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, and Bachelor of Viticulture.
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