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Certificate IV in Horticulture

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Workplace

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,895.00
Concession* $ 400.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Progress your career in the Horticulture sector and gain the managerial skills you need to lead a team across a wide range of horticultural areas.

This qualification will allow you to develop your post-trade skills and knowledge at a managerial level in the Horticulture industry.

This course is ideal if you are currently working in the Horticulture industry at a supervisory level and want to gain a formal qualification, or if you are working within the industry and are looking to progress your career.

In this course, you’ll learn about business management and safe work practices, as well as how to cost and supervise projects, develop and implement plant propagation and nutrition programs, and develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals.

On successful completion of this course, the skills and knowledge you gain at this level will prepare you for work at a supervisory level within this vibrant industry, or perhaps even start your own Horticulture business!

This course is also offered as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Note – this course is available to both apprentices and non-apprentices.

This qualification will allow you to develop your post-trade skills and knowledge at a managerial level in the Horticulture industry.

This course is also offered as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Note – this course is available to both apprentices and non-apprentices.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	2 Jan 2025 - 11 Dec 2027	Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Apply now
South
Clarence	2 Jan 2025 - 11 Dec 2026	Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Enquire now

Entry

This course is designed for those who are working within a suitable workplace in the Horticulture Industry.

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a AHC40422 - Certificate IV in Horticulture.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
AHCPCM406	Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
AHCPGD404	Plan a plant establishment program
AHCWHS402	Maintain workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK410	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units
AHCBUS407	Cost a project
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCDES509	Assess landscape sites
AHCIRG437	Schedule irrigations
AHCLSC404	Supervise landscape project works
AHCLSC504	Survey and establish site levels
AHCNSY403	Plan a growing-on program
AHCNSY404	Plan a propagation program
AHCPCM303	Identify plant specimens
AHCPCM404	Recommend plants and cultural practices
AHCPCM507	Diagnose plant health problems
AHCPGD403	Design plant displays
AHCPMG301	Control weeds
AHCPMG401	Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
AHCSOL406	Sample soils and interpret results
AHCTRF403	Develop a sports turf maintenance program
AHCWRK317	Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK409	Supervise work routines and staff performance

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Career opportunities

Horticulture Team Leader
Retail Nursery Manager

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AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Information Session

Career opportunities

Information Session

Career opportunities

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AHC40422
Certificate IV in Horticulture