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TAFE South Australia is proud on its outstanding range of programs available to international students. You are able choose from more than 100 courses in a large spectrum of Bachelor, Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate courses. TAFE South Australia qualifications are built and examined in consultation with universities and industry and have clearly defined pathways to further study at university. You will get a high quality education in an ideal study environment, with excellent career prospects once you have completed your study program.

Diploma of Horticulture

  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Note: one year of study is equivalent to not less than 36 weeks of instruction.
  • Course Type: Training Package Qualification
  • Entry Requirements: Satisfactory completion of year 12 or overseas equivalent English proficiency demonstrated by an IELTS score of 5.5
     
    Commencement Details: February, July
  • Assessment Method: Modules
    Module based assessment used such as tests, practicals.
  • Expected Employment Outcome Example: Qualifications in Horticulture cover the necessary knowledge and skills required for employment in this diverse industry. Sectors include general amenity horticulture, landscaping, wholesale and retail nursery, parks, gardens and turf. Employment opportunities include garden maintenance and landscaping businesses, local government, group training companies, wholesale nurseries, garden centres, sports turf organisations and school grounds.
  • Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
  • Skills Covered:
    Undertaking this course will develop skills and knowledge in managing staff; business operations; parks and reserves; chemical use; water systems; landscape projects; plant health; controlled growing environments; soils; budgets and financial plans; quotes and tenders; designing irrigation systems; developing management strategies for pests and sustainable land use.
  • Study Mode: Face to face in a classroom

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