Horticulturalist Courses
A Horticulturalist cultivates plants, assists with crop selection, conducts soil tests, and manages various outdoor projects effectively.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Horticulturalist
Get qualified to work as a Horticulturalist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
AHC50422
Duration
12 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the advanced skills and knowledge required to work in the field of horticulture. This diploma focuses on strategic management, sustainable practices, and advanced horticultural techniques, preparing students for leadership roles in the evolving horticulture industry.
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Duration
12 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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AHCSS00074
Duration
Half day - 3 days
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Do you work with agricultural chemicals and need the skills to handle, transport, and store them safely? How about the AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set? It’s a group of nationally recognised short courses that cover the essential aspects of agricultural chemical usage and safety. Competencies include: identifying pests and weeds then determining chemical requirements, identifying different chemicals and assessing their hazards, preparing chemical mixes in accordance with label instructions, safe...
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Half day - 3 days
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AHC40422
Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture helps you build a solid knowledge of plant establishment, soil health, and revegetation. At the same time gaining higher end skills to help you cost out projects, work within a budget, and minimise the use of chemicals. Perfect for anyone wanting their own landscaping or gardening business. Enquire now for the full list of units and enrolment instructions.
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Duration
6 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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AHC30624
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The AHC30624 Certificate III in Production Horticulture can be used as a professional qualification for work at nurseries and orchards — but is also great for home enthusiasts wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that incorporates classroom and field work as well as online modules. The course covers: soil sampling and improvement, plant nutrition, crop planting and regulation, harvest, weed control, organics and composting.
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Duration
12 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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How much does a Horticulturalist earn?
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.
What are the job opportunities for a Horticulturalist?
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
How do I become a Horticulturalist?
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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A Horticulturalist works in a range of different fields to cultivate green areas or help other people select plants. You might work with farmers to help them choose a suitable crop or improve their crop health. You might help to prepare gardens in parks or town areas or you might work to landscape private green areas. Horticulturalists conduct tests on soil quality, measure water levels and consider weather conditions to ensure a garden has the best chance to thrive. You might also work on projects in natural areas to restore environmental conditions.
Horticulturalists need to have a passion for plants and enjoy working outdoors. It’s a physical job and you’ll do a lot of manual labour. You’ll need to be good at keeping records and be able to follow instructions and work to a plan. Horticulturalists may be working on several projects at any one time so you’ll need to be good at organisation and time management.
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