Grow a flourishing career in the horticulture industry.
Do you have a keen interest in gardening? This course sets you up for a career as a gardener, landscaper, irrigation or nursery officer.
Throughout this course, you will learn how to propagate and maintain nursery plants, install irrigation and food gardens, treat weeds, pests and diseases safely, and use a range of horticultural equipment. You will learn about relevant plant diseases and disorders, improving soil conditions and maintaining irrigation systems.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Controlling weeds, plant pests, diseases, and disorders
- Soil improvements
- Propagating and caring for nursery plants
- Installing and troubleshooting irrigation systems
- Chemical handling and application
- Work health and safety
- You have a keen interest in the horticulture industry
- You are a home gardener and would like to advance your skills
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. For full details see our Half price courses page.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| AHCIRG306 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
| AHCIRG331 | Install pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY306 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCPGD304 | Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| AHCPHT217 | Undertake field budding and grafting |
| AHCWRK305 | Coordinate work site activities |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Gardener
- Landscaper
- Irrigation officer
- Nursery officer
Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
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Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$1028.70 |
$385.35 |
$1414.05 |
|
Concession |
$304.80 |
$385.35 |
$690.15 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Delivery locations and study options
Work-based
| Duration | 5 Terms |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Karratha Campus Newman Campus Pundulmurra Campus Tom Price Campus |
On Campus
| Duration | 5 terms |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Karratha Campus Newman Campus Pundulmurra Campus Tom Price Campus |