Cire Training Horticulture courses are conducted in partnership with ECOSS (Ecological and Social Sustainability). By partnering with ECOSS we can deliver this course in a working nursery, which is an excellent environment for learning.
Looking for a career in horticulture? This course is the first step in that direction.
Duration
9 months – 1 day per week (Wednesday)
Delivery mode
On campus
When & where
Next intake
Term 3 – Wednesday 19th July
Term 4 – Wednesday 18th October
Class time: 9.30am – 3.00pm
ECOSS (Ecological and Social Sustainability) campus
711 Old Warburton Rd, Wesburn
Course Description
This is a nationally recognised qualification under the AHC10 Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. It focuses on competencies in a number of areas relating to specialised horticultural knowledge and broader business skills. You will learn to recognise plants, undertake planting tasks, use correct pruning techniques and undertake landscaping construction. You will acquier skills relevant to garden centre environment under simulated or actual work conditions.
Nursery assistant
Nursery worker
Assistant to groundskeeper
Assistant ot horticulturist
CORE UNITS
AHCWHS201 – Participate in work health and safety processes – 20 hrs
AHCPCM201 – Recognise plants – 40 hrs
AHCPMG201 – Treat weeds – 40 hrs
AHCPMG202 – Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders – 30 hrs
AHCSOL202 – Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing – 30 hrs
ELECTIVE UNITS
AHCINF203 – Maintain properties and structures – 30 hrs
AHCLSC201 – Assist with landscape and construction work – 30 hrs
AHCPCM202 – Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens – 30 hrs
AHCPGD201 – Plant trees and shrubs – 30 hr
AHCPGD203 – Prune shrubs and small trees – 35 hrs
AHCNSY201 – Pot up plants – 20 hrs
AHCNSY202 – Care for nursery plants – 30 hrs
AHCNSY203 – Undertake propagation activities – 30 hrs
AHCWRK208 – Provide information on products and services – 60 hrs
AHCWRK209 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices – 20 hrs
Course fees and charges
Total fees (SF Funded) $913.50
Total fees (SF Funded + Concession) $222.70
Total fees (Non-Funded) $3026.60
Please note all fees are inclusive of the Tuition and Other fees.
*SF stands for Victorian Skills First Funding Program.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Detailed itemised list of fees and charges including concession discounts
Get in touch
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1300 835 235
Yarra Junction
2463 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction 3797
Mt Evelyn
20 Old Hereford Rd, Mt Evelyn 3796
Cire Training and Yarra Valley ECOSS have worked in partnership to deliver Horticultural training to local community members for over 10 years. Training options within this partnership for the community includes;
Yarra Valley ECOSS is a not-for-profit membership association based at Wesburn. The ECOSS vision is to promote local food-security by developing appropriate models for food production, while building work skills and competencies, facilitating local employment and developing a vibrant, resilient and sustainable Yarra Valley community. The ECOSS Vision also directly supports the core objectives of the Yarra Ranges Council Vision 2020, to promote sustainable communities and increase employment opportunities.
Cire Training and Yarra Valley ECOSS are committed to their participation in providing courses and increasing the partnership capacity to improve access to the community and in particular to disengaged learners.
Cire acknowledges the traditional owners of the land upon which we work and pay our respects to elders both past and present.
Cire welcomes and supports people with a disability or additional needs.
