This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. Diploma of Horticulture includes classroom and practical training and assessment to develop skills and knowledge in crop/plant selection, cultivation, management of soil, irrigation, fertilizers, weeds, control of pests and disease, handling of chemical and work health and safety procedures ( WHS). No occupational licensing, legislative or certificate requirements apply to this qualification at the time or publication.
Duration
The program is delivered over a period of 78 weeks. Specifically, 66 weeks of study/assessment to allow for breaks and holiday periods. Theory is delivered at our Salisbury campus and practical training would be delivered at purpose build training location. The practical training facility includes training room suited for briefings and feedback. Students must attend minimum 20 hours class time per week as part of your Student Visa requirements.
Assessment Methods
Entry Requirements
Language Literacy and Numeracy
All students will be required to undertake, and satisfactorily complete GIE’ LLN Test conducted by a qualified assessor which includes a written test and interview to complete the verbal component of the test. The test will be completed on the day of Orientation at the GIE campus. A student support officer will schedule a time between the students and the assessor to conduct this test.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the student requires any additional support in order to complete the course successfully. Further, this helps GIE identify if we can provide the students the level of support they require prior to commencement or if they will need to seek assistance from external agencies.
For learners that do not have the required LLN levels, they will be provided additional support or provided external options for accessing further training and support during the enrolment in the course. This will be in accordance with GIE’s student support policy and procedures.
The following table outlines the expected entry ACSF levels for each of the core foundation skills – Learning, Writing, Oral communication, Reading and Numeracy
Expected entry levels are the minimum levels at which a student is expected to be at upon entry into the course. Students may have higher level skills which is fine. If a student is identified to not meet the minimum entry levels in any of the course skills, and where the assessor deems that GIE is able to provide additional support and has the appropriate mechanisms in place to support the student in development of the skill, then the learner can be accepted into this course.
Further information about LLN test and student support is included in the LLN Assessment Pack and the Student Support policy and procedures.
Employment Opportunities
Reach new heights in your horticultural career with this advanced qualification. This course is ideal for anyone working or studying in the industry who would like to progress to managerial position. An increased public and private sector focus on biodiversity and sustainability is creating demand for skilled horticulture workers in Australia. Your study will help you develop a range of skills, which include: managing plant health programs; developing production and safety plans and services.
