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Diploma of Horticulture

Course Code: JRTF50103 CRICOS Code: 052656G

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
2 Year/s	Wantirna (Term 1, Term 3)	A$13,400 (annual for 2012) (inclusive of material cost)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

The Diploma of Horticulture is ideal for students who have demonstrated commitment to horticulture and wish to pursue a career within the nursery, landscape, parks and gardens, turf, arboriculture or floriculture industries. Students learn about plant nutrition, plant health, propagation and recognition of plants, landscape design, products and services, as well as business management and administration.

Course Description:

The Diploma of Horticulture provides students with the skills they need to kick start a career in an industry that is making a positive contribution to greening our cities. Students could find themselves working in an industry that is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle. Students can choose to study full-time or part-time face-to-face during the day at Prahran or Wantrina, or part-time at night, Wantirna only.

(International students are required to study full-time.)

Aims & Objectives:

This course provides students with the understanding and skills they need to start a career in the horticulture industry or to get a step up for people already working in the field.

Course Structure:

Full-time students complete a Certificate IV in Horticulture in the first year and receive six units credit towards a Diploma of Horticulture. In the second year, students complete the final four elective units of the Diploma of Horticulture.

Part-time students will undertake studies in the day or evening, working towards completion of the ten units.

Units of Study:

Full-time mode

RTC4701A Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program
RTC4024A Recommend plants and cultural practices
RTF4003A Plan a plant establishment program
RTF4001A Design plant displays
RTF4015A Plan a propagation program
RTF4004A Develop a plant nutrition program
RTC4206A Supervise landscape project works
RTE4401A Control weeds, pest and/or diseases

RTF5005A Manage plant health
RTC5011A Collect and classify plants
RTF5013A Manage plant cultural practices for amenity horticulture
RTF5018A Assess trees
RTE5603A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems
RTF5009A Plan the restoration of parks and gardens
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
RTF5001A Develop a horticultural production plan
RTF5004A Manage landscape projects
RTC5908A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders

Part-time mode

RTF5018A  Assess trees
RFT5521A Monitor and manage soils and growing media
RTE5603A  Design irrigation, drainage & water treatment systems
RTE5524A  Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies
RTC4024A Recommend plants and cultural practices
RTC5801A Provide specialist advice to clients
RTC5011A Collect and classify plants
RTF5005A Manage plant health
RTF5013A Manage plant cultural practices for amenity horticulture
RTF5001A  Develop a horticultural production plan
RTF5004A Manage landscape projects

Note: The department will determine in any year which electives will be offered based on available resources and minimum class sizes.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

With a Diploma of Horticulture you could be part of the growing green collar economy. Possible job titles include:

Nursery manager
Landscape designer
Parks and gardens manager
Horticultural consultant
Landscaper
Garden centre operators
Golf course maintenance
Writer/presenter for the horticultural media

These are just some of the careers on offer; there are many other challenging areas that need horticultural expertise.

Professional recognition:

Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Horticulture and industry associations.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

Please note that there are limited places in this course - we strongly recommend applying as early as possible in order to secure a place.

English Language Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Prerequisites:

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

Information Sessions:

Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

Scholarships:

A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.