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Horticulture Certificate
- Flexible payment options available to Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents only
- Please note this course does NOT qualify for VET FEE-Help or any other government funding
Course Information
Are you a passionate gardener? Do you love being outdoors and covered in dirt? Then this is the course for you! This wonderful Horticulture course delivered online is for all the budding horticulturists out there. If you love gardening and find plants fascinating, then look no further.
This course comprises of two subjects, which are Horticulture I and Horticulture and Plant Data. These two subjects will run you through the foundations of horticulture, plant science, soils, weeds, pest control as well as teaching you to identify plants such as shrubs, trees, plants and how to grow the different species!
Being one of the more comprehensive and specific Horticulture courses online, this course has been specifically designed from the ground up by industry professionals to put you in good stead to develop a strong foundation of the industry and elevate your expertise above others looking for entry-level employment in this highly competitive industry.
This horticulture course is perfect for those individuals who are looking for employment in already established businesses, hobbyist gardeners or even those just looking to brush up on their skills and become a master green thumb!
- Flexible duration (12 months access & tutor support)
- Average course completion time – 15 to 20 weeks
- Self-paced fully supported learning
Horticulturists have a variety of duties which revolve around the growing, breeding, and landscaping of plants, and generally spend most of their day outside/in greenhouses, working to maintain the vitality of their plants.
Daily Tasks May Include:
- Water, mulch, trim, and care for lawns and plants
- Create living plant arrangements and displays in designated outdoor areas
- Operate machinery and use tools to care for soil and plants
- Train, prune, fertilize, and care for perennials and annuals
Subjects
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Grounds maintenance worker
- Grounds manager
- Gardening business owner
- Horticulturist
- Landscaping gardener
- Horticulture Technician
Course Features
- Online 24/7 access to your course allowing you to study when it suits your schedule
- Access to a variety of learning formats including video tutorials and text-based guides
- Tutoring services to ensure no question you have goes unanswered
- A certificate of attainment upon completion of your course
- Plus 12 month access to the course content allowing you to have a refresher whenever you need
Eligibility
- You must have a computer and an internet connection. If you do not have a computer or tablet, we can supply one
- Over the age of 18 (if you are not, we would need to speak with a guardian)
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be aware that any disabilities may affect your ability to work online; please notify us so that we can fully support you with your studies
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