Gardening Courses in Mackay
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AHC50422
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
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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AHC20621
Duration
6 months - 12 months
Study mode
On Campus, Traineeship
The AHC20621 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens equips students with skills in plant identification, soil analysis, pruning, irrigation, and weed treatment. This entry-level course offers pathway options in the parks and gardens industry, focusing on maintaining environmentally sustainable work practices. It describes the skills and knowledge for supporting roles such as garden labourer, where individuals perform routine tasks under supervision in predictable and structured environments with limited judg...
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Duration
6 months - 12 months
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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
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AHCSS00074
Duration
Half day - 3 days
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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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Duration
Half day - 3 days
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The following providers offer Gardening courses in Mackay, Queensland.
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Specialise in arboriculture, and play a key role in managing and preserving urban forests and parks for future generations. Education pathways for domestic and international students.
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Learn how to cultivate and nurture the environment, specialising in gardening, landscape design, and plant care. Pathways for domestic and international students.
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Learn to install and manage advanced irrigation systems, acquiring skills crucial for roles in agriculture, sports complexes, and public gardens. Pathways for domestic and international students.
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