Horticultural Assistant Courses
A Horticultural Assistant supports the cultivation, maintenance, and care of plants, gardens, and green spaces.
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Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
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How do I become a Horticultural Assistant
Get qualified to work as a Horticultural Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
AHC20422
Duration
4 months - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture is the qualification you need to get started in a nursery, work as a garden labourer or horticultural assistant. Over 6 months (at an advanced training facility) you will definitely get your hands dirty — as you learn to recognise plants, treat weeds, test plants and soil for diseases, and grow trees and shrubs.
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Duration
4 months - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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AHC21216
Duration
6 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Grab a Certificate II in Rural Operations (AHC21216) if you’d like to work in the agricultural and farming sector. Choose your own study area (rural operations, horticulture, or animal studies) and graduate with the practical skills to work safely at a farming worksite and carry out a range of manual tasks — as well as operate farm machinery and tools. Graduate job-ready with a qualification that’s recognised all over Australia.
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Duration
6 weeks - 12 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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AHC20720
Looking for a job at a retail nursery? How about the AHC20720 Certificate II in Nursery Operations (Retail Nursery)? This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to daily nursery work and teaches retail and sales skills. The course covers: recognising and caring for nursery plants, maintaining indoor plants and plant displays, restocking shelves and organising the store environment, selling plants and accessories to customers, on-the-job safety. Enquire now for the full list of retail nursery c...
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AHC33822
Duration
6 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The AHC33822 Certificate III in Permaculture is a 30 week course that introduces the principles of permaculture and teaches you how to establish and maintain a permaculture system for clients (or for yourself). The course covers the essential aspects of both rural and urban permaculture systems including organic gardens and orchards, integrating plant and animal systems, managing plant pests and diseases.
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Duration
6 months - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
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Horticultural Assistants contribute to the aesthetic and environmental quality of public and private gardens, parks, nurseries, and landscaping projects.
Their duties typically include planting, watering, pruning, and weeding, as well as assisting with pest and disease control under the supervision of horticulturists or gardeners. They may also help prepare soil, propagate plants, and maintain equipment and facilities.
This role often involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and requires a basic understanding of plant species, soil types, and horticultural techniques.