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Grow your skill set with a Diploma of Horticulture AHC50416 in Melbourne
Sustain your green thumb with the Diploma of Horticulture. Working within a specialised field, you’ll be drawn into an abundance of opportunities and knowledge of the ever-growing field of flora and fauna. You’ll learn everything you need in order to be part of a $2.15 billion industry, applying knowledge of plant sustainability and maintaining our environment for future generations.
Nurture your skills with world class experience
You’ll be trained in practical skills by an array of experienced trade professionals in our industry-replicated working environments. Melbourne Polytechnic is equipped with purpose-built horticulture workshops, featuring state-of-the-art and industry-based teachers who will teach the fundamentals of plant health and design, from flora and fauna, to nuts, fruits and vegetables. Melbourne Polytechnic’s extensive industry connections and partnership with the Nursery and Garden Industry of Victoria, will allow you to apply your horticultural skills at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, combining your qualification with invaluable experience for unique credibility.
A Diploma of Horticulture AHC50416 gives you a bountiful range of career options
As a fully-qualified horticulturist, you’ll have an abundance of employment opportunities that will continue to bloom. You might work within a range of horticultural practises, including landscape construction and design, contract maintenance, consultancy services, or management of botanic gardens and horticultural enterprises
CAREER PATHWAYS
Where will the Diploma of Horticulture AHC50416 take me?
Opportunities in a broad range of horticultural enterprises and disciplines include:
- maintenance and management of private and public gardens and parks
- restoration and management of heritage gardens
- project management
- managing a horticultural enterprise.
- design and garden drawing
- Garden Designer
- Landscape Gardener
