About this course
Do you want to want to work in park gardens, nurseries or landscaping? This course will give you a strong understanding of how plants grow and what they need to stay healthy. You will learn how to:
- identify common plant pests, diseases and growth problems
- improve soil health and support strong plant development
- use watering and irrigation equipment
- choose plants that suit different environments and conditions
- apply horticultural science to real work situations
- test problems, assess plant health and make informed decisions
- follow safe and effective horticultural work practices
- support plant care in settings such as nurseries, parks, gardens and landscaped areas.
This course may lead to working in occupations such as:
- horticulturist
- nursery or garden centre worker
- parks and gardens officer
- landscape team leader
- irrigation technician
- horticulture technician
- plant health or biosecurity support officer
- production horticulture worker.
This accredited course is nationally recognised.
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
