Course Overview

Do you enjoy working with plants and making things grow? A career in horticulture could be for you.

This course teaches you about growing and harvesting crops for commercial sale. You'll gain the practical skills needed to work as a gardener or grower plus you could go on to develop your green thumb even further by enrolling in advanced courses.

Classes are relaxed and taught by experienced teachers who have a real passion for the industry.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Gardener
• Cut flower worker
• Small business operator

Entry Requirements

• Successful completion of Year 10 and/or Certificate I in Horticulture.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes class work, collections, tests, assignments and practical work.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Number	Unit Name	Hours
RTC2701A	Follow OHS procedures*	20
RTC2702A	Observe environmental work practices*	20
RTC2705A	Work effectively in the industry*	20
RTC2706A	Apply chemicals under supervision	30
RTC2801A	Participate in workplace communications*	30
RTE2003A	Carry out post harvest operations	25
RTE2010A	Establish horticultural crops	25
RTE2021A	Support horticultural crop harvesting	25
RTE2602A	Assist with the operation of pressurized irrigation systems	40
RTF2504A	Determine basic properties of soils/growing media	20
RTC2026A	Undertake propagation activities	30
RTC2210A	Maintain properties and structures	30
RTC2301A	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery	30
RTC2401A	Treat weeds	40
RTC2404A	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders	30
RTE2902A	Collect and record data	30

The modules listed above are what are intended for classroom based course. There is a greater range of modules, if assessment is done in the workplace. Click here to view the modules.