Health, Education and Community Services

About the course

This qualification will allow you to work in a gardening, nursery and landscaping setting. You'll gain the skills and knowledge that is required to work in the horticultural industry as well as OSH and poisons handling skills.

Central's Disability programs give you the opportunity to advance your career or training prospects. Our range of part-time, full-time and work place based courses are specifically designed for people with an intellectual or learning disability to reach their goals. All of our classes are small, have extensive resources and are run by highly experienced lecturers and during your studies you will gain on the job skills in a structured work placement.

This program is for students who have an intellectual or learning disability. Applications need to be made directly to Central Institute of Technology. Please contact the area on (08) 9202 4352 or click here for more information.

This qualification and the Cert I in AgriFood Operations are also available for interested individuals, including people registered aas unemployed and/or clients referred by Community Agencies - no prior experience is required.

Download our Horticulture Course Flyer for more information, contact Angel White on 9202 4901 or angel.white@central.wa.edu.au if you are an interested individual or Robert Warburton on 9202 4759 or robert.Warburton@central.wa.edu.au if you are a community agency wishing to place clients in the courses.

Where this course can lead you

Central's disability and community learning & partnerships qualifications will provide you with the skills to work in basic or assistant roles in a variety of workplaces. The practical training will ensure you become an integral part of any organisation and have the skills to meet their needs.

Your Certificate II in Horticulture prepares you for roles such as:

• General Gardener

• Horticultural Assistant

Your Certificate II in Horticulture is a great precursor to further study of at Central. With a higher qualification you can improve your education and skills and advance your career.

Skills you will gain from this course

Central's disability and community learning & partnerships qualifications will provide you with the skills to work in basic or assistant roles in a variety of workplaces. The practical training will ensure you become an integral part of any organisation and have the skills to meet their needs.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Engage in gardening, nursery work and landscaping

• Ensure safe handling and use of pesticides

• Understand and implement general workplace safety

• Ensure propagation

• Tend to nursery plants

• Plant and prune

• Treat weeds, pests and diseases

• Maintain garden beds and irrigation

• Use a range of horticultural equipment

Connected with industry

As a part of our access and disabilities qualifications you may have the opportunity to take part in work placements, giving you real experience in the industry which could lead to employment post-study. Some industries where access and disabilities students have worked are:

• Retail

• Business

• Mining

• Horticulture

At Central we place an emphasis on quality training, that is why we ensure our lecturers are experienced, innovative and caring. We also ensure industry partners are involved in the development of our courses and curriculum, so the skills obtained are relevant in the workforce. Some of our access and disability industry associates are:

• People With Disabilities WA

• Disability Services Commission WA

Fee information

The cost of this course is yet to be calculated so are not publishable at this time, however, you will be advised of your exact fees upon enrolment. For an estimate of costs, you may wish to contact our call centre on 1300 300 822.

Paying your fees

You will be  expected to pay your course fees in full at the time of enrolment.

Fees can be paid at our student services offices at any of Central’s campuses. You can also pay by credit card over the phone, however, if you wish to pay by instalments, you will need to make your first payment in person and sign the payment plan terms and conditions.

Assistance may be available for those students experiencing financial hardship.

Find out more details about payment options

Course Structure

Available Groups

Title: GROUP 02 - ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A

Description: Learners to complete a minimum of three (3) elective units. Below is an example

Title: GROUP 04 - ELECTIVE UNITS

Description: Learners to complete a maximum of three (3) elective units. Units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.

Title: GROUP 01 - CORE UNITS

Description: Central Institute of Technology offer the units listed below. Please note: previously completed units may count towards this qualification. Please discuss with the teaching area to determine eligibility.

Title: GROUP 03 - ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B

Description: Learners to complete a minimum of seven (7) elective units. Below is an example

Getting into this course

Entrance Requirements

In order to gain entry into this course you must demonstrate developed communication skills.

This conversion table explains the grades you need to have obtained at a high school level to meet this entry level requirement.

The Application Process

The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.

Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying.

Visit our apply, enrol and pay guide

Recognition of Prior Learning

Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.

Find out more here