This course provides opportunities for extensive practical skills to be developed or enhanced, supported by talented teaching staff. The Diploma program is predominantly delivered at the SuniTAFE farm. The well-equipped training farm offers the student unique experiences covering a broad range of horticultural practices, supported by farm management and staff.
The Diploma of Horticulture equips the graduate with the skills required to gain a management role in the expansive horticulture industry or to gain a place to continue studies at bachelor degree level.
On successful completion of this qualification there are opportunities to continue your horticultural studies with a bachelor of Horticultural Science or similar, offered by a number of universities. A degree qualification in horticulture could potentially lead to a management position or a senior role in a number of horticultural or educational organisations.
Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent): AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals, AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases, AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants, AHCPMG301 Control weeds, AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders, AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas, AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes OR have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the horticulture industry.
1 Years
Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
AHCWHS503 | Manage workplace health and safety processes | 90 | $35.00 |
AHCWRK513 | Write and present reports | 60 | $30.00 |
AHCWRK520 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability | 100 | $35.00 |
Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
AHCBUS511 | Manage enterprise staff requirements | 140 | $30.00 |
AHCBUS518 | Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports | 140 | $30.00 |
AHCCHM501 | Develop and manage a chemical use strategy | 80 | $30.00 |
AHCIRG437 | Schedule irrigations | 50 | $30.00 |
AHCPCM507 | Diagnose plant health problems | 120 | $30.00 |
AHCSOL406 | Sample soils and interpret results | 60 | $30.00 |
AHCSOL505 | Monitor and manage soils for production | 120 | $30.00 |
FNSACC523 | Manage budgets and forecasts | 40 | $35.00 |
2024 | 2025 | |
Government Subsidised | $4,582 | $4,777 |
Self-Funded | $5,651 | $5,942 |
Intake | Campus | Course Details |
2024 July | Mildura Campus | International, , Full Time, Classroom, Semester 2, 8.30AM - 4.00PM |
2024 July | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Semester 2, 8.30AM - 4.00PM |
2024 July | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Semester 2, 8.30AM - 4.00PM |