COURSE TYPE:
Qualification
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Course Overview
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Learning Outcomes
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Fees Information
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Pathways & Careers
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Next Steps
- Course Enquiry
Course Overview
Overview
Acquire the skills you need to work in a range of jobs, from an assistant to a tradesperson in a parks and gardens setting such as businesses with extensive grounds, botanic gardens, public and private parks and gardens and local government. You'll cover topics such as plant recognition, plant growth habits, machinery operation, turf establishment and maintenance, soils, weeds, chemical use, pests and diseases.
Duration
Apprenticeship: 4 YEARS
Requirements
- You must be employed in the field to undertake this apprenticeship
- You need basic literacy skills
Assessment
The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. These assessments are undertaken in the workplace, on-campus and online. Assessments will be varied, including observation, practical demonstration and/or assignment work and written assessments.
Learning Outcomes
Skills Developed
General outcomes are below, however there are many electives:
- OHS and environmentally sustainable work practices
- Tree inspections
- Inspect park facilities
- Control weeds and plant pests, diseases and disorders
- Prepare growing media
- Construct a soil profile and establish turf.
Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification
Compulsory Units
AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCDRG305 - Install drainage systems
AHCIRG345 - Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG346 - Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM304 - Operate machinery and equipment
AHCPCM306 - Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPGD307 - Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD309 - Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPGD310 - Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPMG301 - Control weeds
AHCPMG302 - Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL304 - Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCTRF308 - Establish turf
AHCTRF309 - Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCWHS302 - Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Fees Information
Fees
| 2025 | Tuition | Materials | Total |
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| Government Funded | $2,638 | - | $2,638 |
| Concession | $528 | - | $528 |
| Full Tuition | $6,330 | - | $6,330 |
Fees Additional Information
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.
Pathways & Careers
Careers
- Municipal/city gardener
- Horticulturist
- Parks and gardens tradesperson
- Resorts or retirement complex groundsperson
Next Steps
How To Apply
Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process
Course Snapshot
FEES
DURATION
Apprenticeship: 4 YEARS
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