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.
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies.
SuniTAFE operates a 30 hectare commercial horticulture farm growing citrus, vines, almonds, olives, annual vegetables and nursery plants. A range of fruit trees, garden plants and native plants are propagated in the on-farm nursery. Students undertake classes and practical components of the program at the SuniTAFE SMARTFarm at Cardross which is 10 kilometres from the main Mildura campus.
Students are recommended to purchase work boots and wear appropriate sun safe work clothes including hats for classes at the SuniTAFE Farm.
| Duration | 52 weeks |
| English Proficiency | IELTS 6.0 Academic, PTE Academic 50 or equivalent test score, or successful completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE. |
| Fees per Term (AUD) | $3,785 |
| Total Fees (AUD) | $15,140 |
| Course Start Dates | 2026: 2 February, 13 July 2027: 1 February, 12 July |
| Academic Requirements | Completion of year 11 or Australian Year 11 equivalent. |
| Study Mode | Full-time, face to face 20 hours per week. Classes are timetabled 3 days per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. |
| 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 |
