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Get qualified to work as a Horticulturalist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Course providers in Nelson Bay
The following providers offer Horticulturalist courses in Nelson Bay, New South Wales.
ARO College
40056
3
TAFE NSW
90003
1
RuralBiz Training
90782
2
The Management Edge
3927
1
Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture
21316
1
Arbortrim Training & Consultancy
3562
1
Common questions
In Australia, a full time Horticulturalist generally earns $1,325 per week ($68,900 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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There are currently 98,200 people working in horticulture in Australia. This number is expected to increase to 104,000 over the next five years. Horticulturalist positions can be found in most areas of Australia.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal – 2019 Occupation Projections
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If you’d like to start a career as a Horticulturalist you could enrol in a Certificate IV in Horticulture. This course usually takes 18 months and will give you the knowledge you need to work in a role caring for plants.
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14th September 2021All horticulturalist courses
- AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management
- AHC40620 Certificate IV in Nursery Operations (Retail Nursery)
- AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture
- Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Sports Turf Science and Management)
- AHC30624 Certificate III in Production Horticulture
- AHC40320 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
- Bachelor of Science (Botany)
- Bachelor of Science (Plant Science)
- AHC31120 Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production)
- AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
- Bachelor of Science (Plant Biology)
- AHCCHM307 Prepare and Apply Chemicals to Control Pest, Weeds and Diseases
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Plant Science)
