Horticulture

Overview

Studying horticulture at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE provides students with knowledge and practical skills related to horticultural food-producing crops, nursery plants and gardening.

The program is delivered at SuniTAFE’s commercially operating SMARTFarm which provides hands-on experience using the latest and innovative technologies. Students will learn to identify plant needs, weed and pest management, irrigation installation and use of fertigation systems, management of soils, operation of machinery and equipment and the preparation and application of chemicals.
 

Careers

Horticulturalist, farm hand (tree and vine crops), parks and gardens, nursery workers.
 

Program details
 

Total Program Duration	2 years full-time
Total Program Tuition Fees in AUD	$28,000
Order of Qualifications	1. Certificate III in Horticulture AHC30716 (092538D) 52 weeks 2. Diploma of Horticulture AHC50416 (094776G) 52 weeks
University Pathway	No formal pathway to a partner university is in place for international students.
Upcoming Course Start Dates	27 January 2021 12 July 2021

Prerequisites

 

English Proficiency	IELTS 5.5 or equivalent test score OR successful completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE.
Academic Requirements	Successful completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 high school studies.
Other Requirements	Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies.
Course Progression	Must successfully complete each level before progressing to the next qualification in the program.

Other Information

 

Materials	Students are recommended to purchase work boots and wear appropriate sun safe work clothes including hats for classes at the SuniTAFE Farm.
Practical component	SuniTAFE operates a 30 hectare commercial horticulture farm growing citrus, vines, almonds, olives, dates and other nursery plants. Students undertake practical components of the program at the SuniTAFE Farm.

Note: All fees and details are subject to change at any time.
 

Testimonials

Jiwon Han, came to Australia from Seoul, South Korea on the day following his high school graduation ceremony. View his testimonial.