This is an introductory level for horticulture course suitable for people interested in horticulture as a career or leading to an apprenticeship as well as keen gardeners wanting to perfect techniques.
This course is very hands-on and will cover set units including OH&S, recognise plants, lay paving, pot up plants, propagation, planting, pruning, machinery and equipment chemicals (under supervision), micro-irrigation, weeds, pests, diseases & disorders, soil properties, grass renovation and display plantings.
With increasing urbanisation, amenity horticulture is a growth industry and horticultural food production both at a local level and for wider distribution as a business enterprise is on the rise.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
Princes Highway (Deakin University) Warrnambool 3280
154 Hurd Street Portland 3305
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Course fees
Course fee
$5,645
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