Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we have adapted our course delivery to now encompass a combination of remote and flexible delivery methods. This includes easy to navigate online tutorials, interactive learning (using a mix of live demonstrations and the ability to connect with your classmates and teachers for support) as well as face-to-face practical assessments and work placements - where safe and practical to implement. Therefore, you will require access to the internet and a computer to undertake this course. Our flexible model allows you to continue to study in a safe, guided and fully supported manner with continued access to all learning, personal and wellbeing supports. You will be advised by your facilitator on a case by case basis in relation to practical and work placement assessments, as some flexibility will be required during this challenging time.
Start/end date: We offer rolling enrolments. Enrol at any time.
Want to build a successful career in the parks and gardens sector? Learn the practical skills of plant selection and nutrition, pest and disease identification, weed control and landscape construction, as well as first aid and occupational health and safety.
General Description_14
This course provides the necessary practical skills and knowledge to maintain open space areas in parks and gardens.
You will learn the practical skills of plant selection and nutrition, pest and disease identification and control, weed control, landscape construction, First Aid, and occupational health and safety in a horticultural environment.
The course has been designed for apprentices and horticulture practitioners and can be delivered and assessed in the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Key Study Areas_14
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 16 units of competency:
- 5 core units
- 11 elective units
In this program you will learn about:
- Recommending plants and their environmental requirements
- Introduction to soils and plant nutrition,
- Pest and disease identification and control
- Weed identification and control
- Landscape construction methodologies, costing and estimating
- Safe use of chemicals
- First Aid
- OH&S
Some workplace visits will occur. On Campus simulated work place facilities for various Horticulture and Parks and Gardens projects.
Block delivery simulated training on campus (Charleston Rd campus) and with industry partners.
Trainers and Assessors will make sure that the simulated environment gives the learner the opportunity to meet the following critical criteria:
- Quality – The work is of the standard required for entry into the industry
- Productivity – The work is performed within a timeframe appropriate for entry to the industry
- Safety – The work is performed in a manner that meets industry safety standards
Your fees are made up of four parts.
Once you have determined the fees applicable to your
situation you will be able to calculate a indicative total fee
for your qualification.
Are you eligible for Government subsidised fees?
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Are you eligible for concession?
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Students eligible for Free TAFE receive the tuition rate
free. Students eligible for JobTrainer pay 20% of the
tuition. Materials, consumables and student services
fees are payable by all students and do not receive a
JobTrainer discount, however concession rates for student
services fees are available for concession card holders,
apprentices, trainees and 100% off campus delivery courses.
Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course
categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres
Strait Islanders.