Certificate II in Horticulture

Suitable for home gardeners and sole traders, including handypersons, landscapers and gardeners, this nationally accredited horticulture course is delivered by industry experts and will teach you:How to recognise plants, prepare plant specimens and provide information on products and services.The fundamentals of planting, potting and maintaining trees, shrubs and plants.Soil testing and how to treat weeds, pests and diseasesHow to work effectively in the industry and Work Health and Safety practices.You’ll then choose one of three streams to develop your knowledge in a specialist area:In the Nursery stream you’ll discover how to maintain nursery plants, pot up plants and participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.The Parks and Gardens stream will teach you how to operate basic machinery, support turf establishment and maintain properties and structures.If you choose the Landscaping stream, you’ll learn how to operate basic machinery, lay paving and assist with landscape construction.Whichever stream you choose will give you a deeper understanding of this growth area and help you develop in-demand, industry-specific skills.You will also be granted access to Trade Hub as part of your studies. Trade Hub is a literacy and numeracy support tool, which explains key concepts that you will need to understand to work in horticulture (area, volume, instructions, and safety documents).Studying online with Open Colleges means you can fit learning around your life. There are no classrooms and no deadlines. You simply study whenever you want, at a pace that suits your life, and on any device that’s handy (smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer).