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If you enjoy working in nature, cultivating gardens and love seeing your hard work flourish, this course is for you. In this entry-level qualification, you'll gain the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry. Horticulturists most commonly work in a gardening, nursery and landscaping setting.
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change
Half price fees apply!
Some things you'll learn:
- How to recognise plants
- Landscaping, pruning and planting plants
- How to treat weeds and pests
- How to operate basic machinery and equipment
- How to assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
This course is right for you if...
- You enjoy nature and the outdoors
- You enjoy practical and hands-on work
- You're comfortable being exposed to weather
- You have good static strength
- You enjoy work that requires you handling and moving objects
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change
Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate XX in Course Title.
Job opportunities include:
- Beekeeper
- Floriculture Tradesperson
- Horticulturalist
- Landscape Gardener
- Greenkeeper
- Nursery worker
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA.
Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.
Study options and how to apply
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Available all year round, 2023
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Traineeship
A Traineeship is a full-time employment-based training program usual lasting twelve (12) months or more. Learning is predominantly in the workplace and may be supplemented by training at TAFE.
You must have a Training Contract to enrol in a Traineeship Course.
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Duration | 12 Months |
When | Available all year round, 2023 |
Where | Batavia Coast Maritime Institute |
How | Traineeship |
FEES
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Exmouth - Self Paced External
Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.
Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.
When | Available all year round, 2023 |
Where | Exmouth |
How | Self Paced External |
READY TO APPLY?
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FEES
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Exmouth - Traineeship
A Traineeship is a full-time employment-based training program usual lasting twelve (12) months or more. Learning is predominantly in the workplace and may be supplemented by training at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in a Traineeship Course.
Use our sidebar links on the right to find out more.
Duration | 12 Months |
When | Available all year round, 2023 |
Where | Exmouth |
How | Traineeship |
FEES
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Semester 2, 2023
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom
Duration | 1 Semester |
When | Semester 2, 2023 |
Where | Batavia Coast Maritime Institute |
How | Classroom |
READY TO APPLY?
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FEES
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