Horticulture Courses Online
Horticulture courses are tailored for students who want to progress their careers in all aspects of horticulture, including gardening, conservation and land management, park management and more. They equip you with a useful foundation of core skills as well as leadership and business training to enter the field with confidence.
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Job Pathways
Here are some potential career pathways within horticulture. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Popular Horticulture Courses
There are 19 courses available for people who want a career in Horticulture.
AHC30716
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Garden Labourer
Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson
Nursery Hand
If you love all things flora, the Certificate III in Horticulture is an entry path into gardening, landscaping, and nursery work. You’ll quickly learn to tell the real plants from the weeds, then how to install and maintain plant displays and nursery plants. This nationally recognised qualification also covers weed control, soil improvement, pressurised irrigation systems, amenity pruning, and the environmental application of chemicals. Enquire now for the unit list and entry requirements. Learn more.
AHC20416
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Nurseryperson
Garden Labourer
Landscape Labourer
Nursery Hand
The Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20416) 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.
Enquire now for a course schedule, intakes dates, and enrolment options. Learn more.
AHC30921
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Garden Designer
Landscaper
If you love gardening and the outdoors the AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction qualifies you for work as a landscaper. This nationally recognised certificate is geared toward constructions skills but you’ll also learn how to recognise plants and create plant, tree, and turf gardens. The course covers: drainage systems, paving, brick and block structures, stone features, concreting, retaining walls, roof gardens, irrigation systems, water features, outdoor tiling, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, landscape construction competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
AHC50416
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Irrigation Technician
Park Manager
Head Gardener
Gardener
Irrigation Specialist
Horticulturalist
A Diploma of Horticulture AHC50416 is great for students seeking careers as horticulturalists and need additional skills in leadership and business administration. During the course students develop a horticultural production plan, as well as a plan for a hydroponic system. They also gains skills in managing staff, marketing, and preparing financial reports.
The Diploma of Horticulture AHC50416 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. Learn more.
AHC31021
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Gardener
Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson
Nursery Hand
The AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens qualifies you for labouring jobs at landscaping firms, sports grounds, golf courses, public parks and gardens. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that will teach you how to work safely outdoors and use a wide range of tools, chemicals, and landscaping equipment. The course covers: irrigation systems, pruning and weed control, garden pest control, soil improvement, garden and turf maintenance, safe chemical use and storage, drainage systems and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units and training providers near you that offer this course. Learn more.
AHC31319
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Greenkeeper
Groundsperson
A Certificate III in Sports Turf Management is a great way to get started in a career managing grassed playing surfaces. Whether you plan to work for a sports facility, government department or other organisation, this course will give you the skills you need to keep turf surfaces in peak condition. You’ll learn to establish a playing surface and maintain turfed facilities. The course covers plant nutrition, weed control, plant pests and disorders and irrigation systems.
The Certificate III in Sports Turf Management covers a range of core and elective subjects to prepare you for work in this industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including preparing and applying chemicals, troubleshooting irrigation systems and taking soil samples. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates.
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AHCSS00074
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Horticulturalist
Farmer
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, safely applying chemicals using a range of application equipment, transporting and storing chemicals according to their Safety Data Sheets SDSs. Enquire now for the list of agricultural career competencies and upcoming enrolment dates.
PLEASE NOTE: this skillset is completed as a standalone course and articulates to a full qualification in either horticulture or agriculture. Learn more.
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Fisheries Officer
Aquaculture Technician
Park Manager
Marine Environmental Consultant
Marine Researcher
Marine Consultant
The Bachelor of Science (Marine Systems) offers an enriched understanding of earth systems, focusing on marine domains. It delves into diverse areas, including oceanography, marine ecology, and the study of fish and aquaculture. Furthermore, it provides insights into the preservation and management of reefs, fisheries, and marine parks. This comprehensive education equips students with a multifaceted perspective on the interconnected marine systems and their significance. Learn more.
AHC60216
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Nursery Manager
Agricultural Manager
Landscape Manager
An Advanced Diploma of Horticulture AHC60216 is great for farming professionals and horticulturalists who need management and leadership skills. This qualification focuses heavily on business administration and students choose up to 8 units from a range of electives in business analysis, strategic planning, and managing climate risk.
The Advanced Diploma of Horticulture AHC60216 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. Learn more.
AHC50520
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Arborist
Climbing Arborist
Become a professional arborist with the AHC50520 Diploma of Arboriculture. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing arboriculture skills and teaches you how to carry out tree maintenance and removal in accordance with environmental standards in Australia. The course covers: identifying and specifying a wide range of tree species, diagnosing tree diseases, examining and assessing trees for pruning or removal. The course also delivers the administration skills you need to document your audit tree work and prepare arborist reports for environmental compliance. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
AHC51019
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Groundsperson
Greenkeeper
The AHC51019 Diploma of Sports Turf Management is for qualified greenkeepers (including golf course superintendents and sports turf managers) needing leadership and management skills. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to develop a chemical use strategy, recruit and manage staff, produce written budgets and financial reports — as well as gain advanced skills in plant and soil management, drainage, irrigation, landscaping, and turf renovation.
Enquire now for upcoming training dates and elective choices. Learn more.
AHC51216
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Land Manager
Regional Coordinator
A Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation AHC51216 is perfect for anyone wanting to take a more active role in landcare activities in their community. Students gain skills in business administration while learning how to develop and form community groups, goals and projects with a land management focus.
The Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation AHC51216 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. Learn more.
AHC40920
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Park Ranger
Land Manager
Environmental Consultant
Sustainability Officer
Environmental Officer
If you’re interested in protecting ecosystems and restoring the natural environment how about the AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management? This nationally recognised qualification will give you the fundamental knowledge of land conservation to really make a difference. During your studies you will learn how to carry out site inspections and field surveillance to address biosecurity emergencies and general deterioration. The course also covers: pest problems, biosecurity programs, restoration works, revegetation, culturally significant places, conservation earthworks, and community advocation. Enquire now for entry requirements, career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
22331VIC
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Landscaper
Garden Designer
Landscape Architect
Learn how to run your own landscaping business with the 22331VIC Certificate IV in Landscape Design. This nationally recognised qualification delivers the hands-on skills you need to design and construct commercial landscaping projects. The course covers: preparing landscape drawings, drawing and landscape design with CAD, costing out projects, recommending plants, sampling soils, landscaping construction techniques, team leadership, design theory, and business marketing skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation competencies, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
AHC40416
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Park Manager
Head Gardener
Irrigation Technician
Gardener
Irrigation Specialist
Horticulturalist
The 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. Learn more.
AHC21216
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Landscape Labourer
Garden Labourer
Farmhand
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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AHC21621
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Garden Labourer
Landscape Labourer
The nationally recognised AHC21621 Certificate II in Landscaping will help you get a job with a landscape gardening organisation. You’ll be introduced to the safety aspects of the outdoor workplace and learn how to carry out landscape construction work and general gardening tasks. The course covers: constructing retaining walls, installing aggregate paths, laying pavers, planting trees and shrubs, operating outdoor machinery and equipment. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, landscaping career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
AHC31421
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Conservation Trainee
Park Ranger
If you’re passionate about land conservation how about the AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management? This nationally recognised qualification opens the doors to a wide range of career choices including site restoration, rehabilitation and renewal, rural landscape management, marine monitoring, wildlife and habitat maintenance. You can also choose electives to support specialisations in indigenous land management, ecological restoration, land parks and wildlife, conservation earthworks, pest control, marine, fire, mined land rehabilitation. Enquire now for the full list of study units, land conservation career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
AHC32816
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Landscape Labourer
Garden Labourer
Farmhand
Station Hand
Bore Runner
Get the skills you need to work with crops, livestock, and farm machinery with the Certificate III in Rural Operations (AHC32816). Graduates of this nationally recognised training course will be qualified for work as a senior farmhand. Over 12 months of classroom and on-the-job training you will learn how to identify, mark and muster livestock; implement animal health programs; work with pesticides and chemicals; construct and maintain fences; safely operate quad bikes, tractors, and other farm machinery.Enquire now for a list of training centres and for information about completing this course as an international student. Learn more.
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