Get your green thumb to work, and kickstart a career with this introductory level course. Gain an understanding of the horticulture industry, and get started on your pathway to further study in this interesting field of work.
If you love working with your hands and watching things grow — a career in horticulture could be for you! This is an industry with a fantastic range of job and career opportunities, and this course can start it all for you.
The Certificate I in Horticulture is a nationally recognised qualification that will give you entry-level job ready skills that could lead to employment or even an apprenticeship.
You'll learn about maintaining machinery and equipment, and how to support a range of tasks including ecological restoration; irrigation; gardening and landscaping; nursery operations turf management; and horticultural production. You'll also learn how to work safely with chemicals.
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
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Want to grow an amazing career?
Through this introductory-level training, you will gain skills and knowledge in growing and caring for plants and food gardens; treating weeds; working safely; and using a range of tools and equipment. What a great way to set yourself up for a future career in horticulture!.
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