Professional Certificate in Horticulture

Gain the Skills to Turn Your Passion for Plants and Gardening into a Professional Career

Are you passionate about the world of plants and gardens? Do you envision a future where you turn your passion for plants and gardening into a rewarding career? The Professional Certificate in Horticulture is tailored for enthusiasts like you, aiming to deepen your understanding and skills in the diverse field of horticulture. Whether you're aspiring to make a career shift, elevate your gardening hobby, or enhance your existing expertise, this course is a fertile ground for growth and professional development.

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Self-paced. Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 51 subjects.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

This course may be of interest to people working or aspiring to work in or as:

  • Gardener or Landscaper
  • Plant Nursery Assistant
  • Property Caretaker
  • Golf Course Caretaker
  • Landscaping
  • Gardening

Course Fees Include

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Student Support

You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, mentor and course consultants, who are available 5 days per week.

Assessments

Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving on to the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.

Certification

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each certificate completed and a Certificate of Completion.

About The Course

Elevate Your Gardening Game: Master Professional Horticultural Techniques

Are you passionate about the world of plants and gardens? Do you envision a future where you turn your passion for plants and gardening into a rewarding career? The Professional Certificate in Horticulture is tailored for enthusiasts like you, aiming to deepen your understanding and skills in the diverse field of horticulture. Whether you're aspiring to make a career shift, elevate your gardening hobby, or enhance your existing expertise, this course is a fertile ground for growth and professional development.

Embark on a comprehensive journey through this course’s five detailed modules. Module 1: Horticulture I, covers the essentials from plant identification to arboriculture. Dive deeper into ‘Horticulture II (Plant Knowledge)’ with insights into Australian native plants, exotic ornamentals and more. ‘Horticulture III (Plant Health)’ equips you with critical knowledge on pest control and plant diseases. Module 4: Natural Garden Design, merges creativity with nature, teaching you to design natural, wild and bush gardens. Lastly, Biophilic Landscaping in Module 5: explores the intersection of outdoor environments and human wellbeing, preparing you to design landscapes that resonate with nature and urban settings.

Upon completing this course, a plethora of fulfilling opportunities await you. Whether your dream is to be a gardener or landscaper, assist in a plant nursery, take care of properties and golf courses, or explore innovative avenues in landscaping and gardening, this course lays the foundation. Each module is a step towards understanding the intricacies of plant life and the art of creating beautiful, sustainable spaces. Are you ready to sow the seeds of your future in horticulture? Enquire now and begin your journey towards a flourishing career in the vibrant world of plants and gardens. 

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