Diploma of Horticulture Management

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.

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.

Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.

RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.

Concession for Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses applies only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure

Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.