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Horticulture

Intro to Horticulture

Considering a career in horticulture but unsure if you want to commit to a Certificate course?

Join us for interactive, hands-on taster sessions which includes:

  • Propagation

  • Pruning

  • Plant selection

  • Garden design

  • Soil testing

COURSE DETAILS

Wed 13 & 20 Nov
9am – 3.30pm
$50 ($35 concession)

 

Certificate III in Horticulture

AHC30716 superseded by AHC30722 (under transition)

Industry recognised, nationally accredited qualification taught by an experienced trainer.

Whether you want to maintain beautiful gardens, work outdoors or in a nursery helping customers choose plants, this course is for you. You’ll learn the fundamentals of plant recognition and nutrition, pest, disease and weed control. Receive hands-on training in the BCAL training garden as well as develop industry contacts in work placements and training at venues throughout the Bass Coast. 

Units include:

  • Controlling plant pests, diseases and disorders

  • Implement a plant establishment program

  • Applying environmentally sustainable work practices

  • Performing specialist amenity pruning  

  • Coordinate work site activities

3 days per week

COURSE DETAILS

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Permaculture

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COURSE DETAILS

Coming soon

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"When I finished my Certificate II in Horticulture, I became a part of an enterprise
market garden and successfully produce vegetables for local charities and businesses. I also went on to teach the Introduction to Horticulture course. Through all of those amazing opportunities on offer at BCAL I was able to get a full time job as a horticulturalist.".

Loren McKean

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