Gardening Courses in Cairns
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RIISAM204E
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The RIISAM204E Operate Small Plant and Equipment covers the skills and knowledge required to operate small plant and equipment in the resources and infrastructure industries. It applies to individuals in operational roles who work under supervision, performing prescribed functions involving known routines and procedures, and taking responsibility for the quality of their own work outcomes.
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AHC20520
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12 months - 15 months
The AHC20520 Certificate II in Arboriculture is an 18 week course that prepares you for tree lopping, transfer and removal work. It’s a nationally recognised qualification delivered via a mix of face-to-face practical sessions and online modules. You’ll learn how to use a range of powered saws and hand tools, plus work safely near electrical lines. The course covers: falling trees manually, pruning, trimming and cutting felled trees. You’ll also be qualified to work on a construction site.
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12 months - 15 months
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AHC21216
Duration
6 weeks - 12 months
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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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6 weeks - 12 months
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AHC30716
Duration
6 months - 24 months
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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.
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6 months - 24 months
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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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