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.

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.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Number	Unit Name	Hours
RTD4020A	Plan the implementation of revegetation works	80
RTC2024A	Recommend plants and cultural practices	80
RTC4905A	Cost a project	50
RTC4701A	Implement and monitor the enterprise OH&S program	70
RTD4510A	Supervise natural area restoration	80
RTD4910A	Report on a project	60
RTC4703A	Plan and implement a chemical use program	90
FPIGM004A	Manage seed collection	90
RTF4023A	Promote plant health	120
RTF4004A	Develop a plant nutrition program	80
RTF4014A	Plan a growing-on program	80
RTF4015A	Plan a propagation program	120