Kickstart your Career in Horticulture

This introductory course is perfect for those looking to start a career in the horticulture industry. It provides hands-on practical learning in a live nursery.

No previous experience is required.

This is a pre-accredited course.

You will learn about:

– Plant and weed recognition
– Propagation
– Planting
– Soil properties
– Garden designs
– Basic irrigation
– Environmentally sustainable work practices
– Career pathways

All participants must:

– Be a minimum of 17 years of age;
– Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen;
– Not be attending school;
– Be able to read, understand and interpret written information.

Individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.

This course is delivered 2 days per week for 6 weeks from our Mornington campuses. Sessions run Monday and Tuesday from 9:30am to 3:00pm.

The assessment in this course involves non-formal classroom-based workshops and practical tasks.  Upon successful completion, participants will be issued with a Certificate of Participation.

Please visit our course calendar to find out when the next course is being held.

Government subsidised concession fee: $14.40*
Government subsidised tuition fee: $72.00*

*This course is subsidised by the Victorian Government through Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE). Eligibility criteria apply.

You can send an online course enquiry or email us at: learn@advance.vic.edu.au

Or call 5986 4623