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.
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies. This course may incorporate practical instruction in a training workshop. Work-based training in industry is not included. Please contact us for more information on course fees and duration.
* Duration of a course includes periods for orientation and enrolment, teaching, assessment, structured learning support, study breaks and public holidays.
* Fees are subject to change.
| Code | Unit Name | Hours |
| AHCBUS511 | Manage enterprise staff requirements | 140 |
| AHCBUS518 | Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports | 140 |
| AHCCHM501 | Develop and manage a chemical use strategy | 80 |
| AHCIRG437 | Schedule irrigations | 50 |
| AHCIRG508 | Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs | 80 |
| AHCPCM406 | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | 90 |
| AHCPCM507 | Diagnose plant health problems | 120 |
| AHCPHT511 | Develop a horticultural production plan | 180 |
| AHCSOL505 | Monitor and manage soils for production | 120 |
| AHCWHS502 | Manage work health and safety processes | 90 |
