Course Overview

Develop your green thumb and your horticulture career with this comprehensive and practical course from GippsTAFE.

You'll learn advanced propagation techniques as well as supervisory and planning skills that you'll be able to apply in the workplace. This course is ideally suited for those wanting to work in and create a greener outdoor environment.

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Employment Prospects

The course aims to provide the skills needed to move into managerial roles within the following occupations and organisations:

• Gardener (private homes, councils, parks)
• Small Business Owner
• Groundsman for sporting arenas
• Landscaper
• Horticultural Tradesperson

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of Year 12 or Certificate II or III in Horticulture.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes:

• class work
• collections
• tests
• assignments
• practical work.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Diploma of Horticulture

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
AHCPCM401A	Recommend plants and cultural practices
AHCPCM402A	Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
AHCLSC401A	Supervise landscape project works
AHCORG403A	Manage organic soil improvement
AHCPGD401A	Design plant displays
AHCPGD402A	Plan a plant establishment program
AHCPMG408A	Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs
AHCSOL401A	Sample soils and interpret results
AHCTRF401A	Develop a sports turf maintenance program
AHCTRD402A	Plan and implement sports turf renovation
AHCBUS402A	Cost a project
AHCBUS404A	Operate within a budget framework
BSBSMB406A	Manage small business finances
BSBHRM402A	Recruit, select and induct staff
BSBITU404A	Produce complex desktop published documents
BSBRES401A	Analyse and present research information
TLIR207C	Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
AHCCHM401A	Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
AHCCHM402A	Plan and implement a chemical use program
AHCCHM403A	Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment
CUVCRS04A	Produce technical drawings
CBSBDES403A	Develop and extend design skills and practice
AHCIRG401A	Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction
AHCIRG402A	Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system
AHCIRG403A	Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks
AHCIRG404A	Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program
AHCIRG405A	Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems
AHCIRG406A	Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work
AHCIRG407A	Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work
AHCMOM401A	Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment
AHCMOM402A	Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment
AHCMER401A	Coordinate customer service and networking activities
BSBREL402A	Build client relationships and business networks
SIRXINV004A	Buy merchandise
AHCNAR401A	Supervise natural area restoration works
AHCNAR402A	Plan the implementation of revegetation works
AHCNSY401A	Plan a growing-on program
AHCNSY402A	Plan a propagation program
AHCORG401A	Manage biodynamic production
AHCPMG405A	Implement pest management action plans
AHCWRK401A	Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK402A	Provide information on issues and policies
AHCWRK403A	Supervise work routines and staff performance
AHCWRK404A	Ensure compliance with pest legislation
PSPPM402B	Manage simple projects
ONE CORE UNIT BELOW (1)
AHCOHS401A	Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes