Satisfactory completion of the Certificate III in Horticulture or Conservation Land Management or equivalent.
Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Description
Develop advanced skills and knowledge in managing plant health, soils, plant cultural practices and horticultural trials, collecting data, preparing reports, developing strategies for the management of pests, and collecting and classifying plants.
Qualifications & Skills Covered
This course allows an individual study plan to suit the needs of each student to gain a range of skills and knowledge across the breadth of the industry. To complete the qualification you are required to complete 10 elective units.
CRICOS Code: 092587F
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Course Units
Elective
Analyse and present research information
Assess landscape sites
Audit irrigation systems
Collect and classify plants
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities
Define the pest problem
Develop a regional pest management plan
Develop an arboricultural impact assessment report
Diagnose plant health problems
Document and audit tree work
Identify, select and specify trees
Manage parks and reserves
Manage trial and research material
Monitor and manage soils for production projects
Prepare a landscape design
Prepare reports
Provide specialist advice to clients
Senior Horticulturist
Parks and Garden Manager
Horticulture Enterprise Manager.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year