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