About the course

This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

　　A parks and gardens tradesperson – also known as a horticulturist – is a multi-skilled worker in the parks and gardens industry.

　　Work undertaken as a horticulturist could include:

　　• installing and maintaining plant displays

　　• cultivating turf

　　• installing irrigation and drainage

　　• controlling weeds, pests and diseases

　　• performing operational maintenance of machinery

　　• providing information on plants, products and

　　treatments

　　• maintaining natural and re-vegetated areas

　　There is a number of ways to get work as a horticulturist. Most of them have either progressed from working as parks and gardens trades assistants or have completed a Level 3 Traineeship in Parks and Gardens which involves formal learning while working on-the-job. The national qualification for a horticulturist is the Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens).

　　Priority skills areas for working as a horticulturist include worksite supervision, installing plant displays, cultivating turf, irrigation and drainage installation, machinery maintenance and controlling pests and diseases Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 53 Week(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
For 2023 intakes Contact Institution directly	Melbourne
For 2023 intakes Contact Institution directly	Cairns City
For 2024 intakes Contact Institution directly	Melbourne
For 2024 intakes Contact Institution directly	Cairns City
For 2025 intakes Contact Institution directly	Melbourne
For 2025 intakes Contact Institution directly	Cairns City

　　

How to apply

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Australian College of Agriculture and Horticulture. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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