Course Overview

Enjoy working with plants and making things grow? Then develop your green thumb and your horticulture career with this comprehensive and practical course from GippsTAFE.

In this course, you'll develop a range of abilities to enable you to operate effectively in various horticultural industries. These skills will open up new career opportunities, helping you to move into management and supervisory roles.

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Employment Prospects

• Parks and Gardens Management Positions
• Horticultural Tradesperson

Entry Requirements

• Year 12 (or equivalent) or mature age
• Evidence of industry experience, prior knowledge or skills.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes industry experience, folios, reports, tests and assignments, verbal presentations, practical demonstration of skills.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

A total of 14 units of competency must be completed to gain the Diploma of Ornamental Horticulture, of which eight are core units and six are electives.
Core Competencies:
VBQU208	Work proficiently in the Horticulture Industry
VBQU209	Apply botanical principles to plant classification
VBQU210	Apply plant physiology to Horticulture
VBQU211	Identify and select plants
VBQU212	Manage sustainable Horticultural practices
RTF4023A	Promote plant health
RTF5013A	Manage plant cultural practices
RTF5521A	Monitor and manage soils
Elective Competencies:
VBQU213	Develop and implement a pruning program
VBQU214	Develop and implement a propagation program
VBQU215	Manage the care and maintenance of trees
VBQU216	Conserve and maintain heritage landscapes
VBQU217	Plan, establish and maintain lawns and lawn alternatives
RTC4908A	Supervise work routines and staff performance
RTC5914A	Prepare reports
VBN194	Prepare a garden design and maintenance program