Horticulture - General (Certificate II to Diploma)

Program Details  
This qualification provides management level training for the horticultural industry as well as practical training in the areas of gardening, nursery, pests, diseases, weeds, plant knowledge, irrigation, soils, plant nutrition, horticultural machinery usage, chemical usage and horticultural safety. There is a huge demand for skills in horticulture and landscaping, which means that students can gain plenty of part-time work in the industry while they are studying. This course also includes an industry work placement component.

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

• Certificate IV in Horticulture
  
• Diploma of Horticulture
  

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome.

General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into this program requires the completion of any Certificate III in Horticulture. The Cert III entry requirements are normally the equivalent of Australian Year 10 with passes in English, Maths & Science.

Work Experience, Activities & Events

Students at Murdoch will participate in major community projects such Garden Week and Garden Guru Seminars & Workshops.


Career Outcomes

Depending on the stage of completion, graduates can find employment in a large variety of horticulture occupations including in local and state government, nursery and turf, floriculture, gardening and the landscape industry.


Further Study & University Options

Graduates of the Certificate IV or Diploma may apply for entry into the Bachelor of Business (Horticulture) at Curtin university in W.A. Diploma graduates may receive some credit in the degree - please discuss this with the university course coordinator.


Related Career on a Migration Skills List

Some careers relating to these courses may be relevant for skilled migration purposes. Please refer to the following resources for more details:

For Australia's General Skilled Migration program, please refer to the "Skilled Occupation List" (SOL) on the Australian Department of Immigration website.

The "Migration Occupation in Demand" (MODL) list is maintained by the Australian Department of Immigration. This list is constantly updated so please see the immigration website for further details.

The Western Australian government also sponsors skilled migrants, particularly for regional areas. The "Skills in Demand" and "Priority Skills" lists can be viewed on the W.A. Government's Skilled Migration site

If interested in migration, it is strongly recommended that you consult a registered migration agent for advice.

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