If you love working with plants, and have a green thumb, a career in horticulture could be for you! With Western Australia's amazing climate and environment, our horticulture industry is strong and offers fantastic job opportunities.
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!
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
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Participants will develop skills and knowledge in caring for nursery plants and food gardens, treating weeds and using horticulture equipment.
This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a job in the horticultural and land management industries.
This course is available at other campus locations upon request.
Locations
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification provides participants with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure employment across different sectors as a Horticulture Assistant including nursery work, landscape labouring and garden labouring. This qualification is delivered as a School-Based Traineeship program delivered with a combination of on-and-off-the-job training in the Perth Metro and Peel Regions.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.