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Horticultural Tradesperson (NSW/ACT)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a horticultural tradesperson you usually have to complete a traineeship in Horticulture. Various specialisations are available. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Amenity Horticulture, Rural Production or Conservation and Land Management Training Packages that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Contracts and Commercial Agreements for Horticulture (Training Program)
  2. Develop Climate Risk Management Strategies (AHC Unit)
  3. Horticultural Site Planning and Management (Training Program)
  4. Horticulture - Weed Identification (Training Program)
  5. Horticulture Studies *
  6. Human Resource Management for Horticulture (Training Program)
  7. Law and Legal Compliances for Horticulture (Training Program)
  8. Plant Health Management (Training Program)
  9. Plant Identification and Culture (Training Program)
  10. Certificate III in Arboriculture *
  11. Certificate III in Floriculture
  12. Certificate III in Horticulture *
  13. Certificate III in Horticulture (03) *
  14. Certificate III in Horticulture - Arboriculture *
  15. Certificate III in Horticulture - Landscape *
  16. Certificate III in Horticulture - Landscape (03)
  17. Certificate III in Horticulture - Parks and Gardens *
  18. Certificate III in Horticulture - Parks and Gardens (03)
  19. Certificate III in Horticulture - Retail Nursery (03)
  20. Certificate III in Horticulture - Wholesale Nursery *
  21. Certificate III in Horticulture - Wholesale Nursery (03)
  22. Certificate III in Landscape Construction *
  23. Certificate III in Parks and Gardens *
  24. Certificate III in Permaculture
  25. Certificate III in Production Nursery
  26. Certificate III in Retail Nursery *
  27. Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
  28. Certificate IV in Horticulture *
  29. Certificate IV in Horticulture (03)
  30. Certificate IV in Horticulture - Arboriculture *
  31. Certificate IV in Horticulture - Landscape
  32. Certificate IV in Horticulture - Parks and Gardens
  33. Certificate IV in Horticulture - Turf *
  34. Certificate IV in Irrigation
  35. Certificate IV in Irrigation (03)
  36. Certificate IV in Permaculture
  37. Certificate IV in Production Nursery
  38. Diploma of Agriculture - Organic Production (03) *
  39. Diploma of Horticulture *
  40. Diploma of Horticulture - Arboriculture *
  41. Diploma of Horticulture - Landscape *
  42. Diploma of Horticulture - Turf *
  43. Diploma of Horticulture - Wholesale Nursery
  44. Diploma of Production Horticulture
  45. Advanced Diploma of Horticulture
  46. Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management
  47. Bachelor of Ecological Agricultural Systems
  48. Bachelor of Horticulture
  49. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Business

Employment Opportunities:

The horticultural sector is one of the most important primary industries in Australia. Opportunities are developing in service areas such as marketing, finance and international trade.

Fresh and dried fruit and flowers are significant and growing export sectors. Landscape gardening and turf management are two strongly growing areas linked with increased residential and commercial construction and the development of sporting facilities.

For Further Information:

AgriFood Skills Australia

(02) 6163 7200

Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc.

(02) 8001 6198

Nursery and Garden Industry Australia (National Office)

(02) 9876 5200

Rural Skills Australia

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