In the Diploma of Horticulture Management, you will learn the skills and knowledge required to manage horticultural businesses and projects. Your study will help you develop knowledge surrounding management of soils, irrigation, plant health programs, safety and staff requirements.
The Diploma of Horticulture Management equips the graduate with the skills required to gain a management role in the expansive horticulture industry.
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.
Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE SMART Farm.
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 |
| AHCIRG508 | Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs | 80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM507 | Diagnose plant health problems | 120 | $30.00 |
| AHCSOL406 | Sample soils and interpret results | 60 | $30.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $4,918 |
| Self-Funded | $6,105 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 July | SMART Farm | International, , Full Time, Classroom, Term 3, 8.30AM - 4.00PM |
| 2026 July | SMART Farm | Part Time, Classroom, Diploma Mid Year, Monday and Wednesday, 8:30AM - 3:00PM |
| 2026 July | SMART Farm | Full Time, Classroom, Diploma Mid Year, Monday and Wednesday, 8.30AM - 3.00PM |
