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Certificate IV in Horticulture (Geelong Only) AHC31316

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Geelong
Institution
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
Feb, July

Course overview

Do you have current experience in the horticulture industry? Would like to upgrade your skills and knowledge, gain a professional qualification and increase your employment opportunities?

This course will equip you with essential knowledge and skills required to operate at a supervisory or management level in the nursery, landscape, turf, or parks and gardens industries.

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Job outcomes

  • Landscape manager/designer
  • Nursery manager
  • Botanic gardener
  • Supervisor in area of speciality
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Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Geelong

Duration study load

As a full-time student, you can expect three days of attendance per week. Part-time attendance and duration vary, based on individual unit delivery.

Delivery

Changes to delivery due to COVID-19

The Gordon will utilise Gordon Online, our digital learning management system. Classes will be delivered using audio-visual delivery methods to ensure students continue to learn and reach their study goals during isolation.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must be aged 18 or over
  • Applicants are expected to have language, literacy, numeracy and communication skills to at least Year 10 level.
  • Applicants are expected to hold a Certificate III in Horticulture, or possess current and relevant industry experience. This will be discussed at your interview.
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Recognition of prior learning

Each qualification is made up of units of study. To gain RPL, you will need to demonstrate that you have the required skills and knowledge to meet the competencies of the unit.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is based on:

  • Hands-on projects
  • Written assignments
  • Team projects
  • Exam

Subjects

Core Subjects
AHCWHS401
Maintain work health and safety processes
Electives
BSBRES401
Analyse and present research information
AHCMER401
Coordinate customer service and networking activities
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Payment options

Course fees are made up of two components; tuition and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed below. Only one will be applicable to you.

  • Concession Tuition -AUD $608
  • Standard Tuition– AUD $3,038
  • Full Fee Tuition – AUD $14,468
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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 125 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Our training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. | Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.