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Overview
This nationally accredited AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture, delivered by industry experts, will provide you with the skills and knowledge to turn your passion for gardening into an exciting career. You’ll learn to specialise in a field of your choice (Nursery, Parks and Gardens, Landscaping) and gain the in-demand skills to make a lasting impact.
Studying online with AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture at Open Colleges means you can fit learning around your life. There are no classrooms and no deadlines. You simply study whenever you want, at a pace that suits your life, and on any device that’s handy (smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer).
This course includes a mandatory work placement to help you build essential practical skills. You'll need to complete 60 hours of placement, which is made easier through Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with trusted provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your placement for you, so you can stay focused on your studies. It's a great way to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field.
Potential career outcomes
- Crop workers
- Gardener
- Horticulturalist Assistant
- Landscape Gardener
- Landscaping Assistant
- Nursery Assistant
Programme Structure
What do you learn in this course
- Recognise plants
- Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
- Participate in work health and safety processes
- Treat weeds
- Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders : Work placement preparation
- Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Sydney, Australia
Disciplines
Natural Sciences Horticulture and Crop Science View 3 other Short Courses in Horticulture and Crop Science in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
There are no specific academic score requirements for entry into this programme. Please visit the Open Colleges website to view all entry requirements.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements differ depending on the course. Generally, students need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. If under 18, they’ll need permission from a parent or guardian. Students should have basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to comfortably read course material, understand technical terms, and communicate via email.
- Please note: Only Australian citizens and residents can apply for this course. This course is not available to student visa holders.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3753 AUD / year≈ 3753 AUD / year
Funding
This is a fee-for-service course; government funding is not available. Payment plans are available. Discounts apply when you pay upfront, check the Open Colleges website for the latest promotion.
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