Wodonga TAFE
4 years
Become a skilled parks and gardens professional through this 4-year apprenticeship. Learn plant care, machinery operation, turf maintenance, and landscape management while working in the field and gaining hands-on experience in botanic gardens, public parks, and local government settings.
To enrol in this apprenticeship, you must be employed in the parks and gardens field. Basic literacy skills are essential for success in the program. You'll need to demonstrate commitment to workplace-based learning combined with on-campus and online study components.
The Certificate III in Parks and Gardens covers a comprehensive range of competencies across multiple areas. Plant management includes plant recognition, growth habits, and information provision on plant culture. Turf and soil management focuses on soil profile construction, turf establishment, and grassed area maintenance. Machinery and equipment operation covers safe handling of various tools and equipment used in parks and gardens. Chemical management includes transport, storage, and application of chemicals for pest, weed, and disease control. Landscape and amenity work encompasses facility inspections, specialist pruning, and landscape maintenance programs. Environmental and safety practices ensure compliance with workplace health and safety processes and environmentally sustainable work practices.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in vocational education and training. The institution offers government-funded apprenticeships with flexible delivery options combining workplace, on-campus, and online learning. With a focus on practical skills development and industry partnerships, Wodonga TAFE ensures students gain real-world experience while meeting AQF qualification standards.
Upon completion, you can pursue careers as a municipal or city gardener, horticulturist, parks and gardens tradesperson, or groundsperson at resorts or retirement complexes. The qualification opens pathways to supervisory roles in parks management, landscape maintenance companies, and local government environmental services. You may also progress to further qualifications in horticulture or landscape design.
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