Study areas
Beekeeping
Perfect for aspiring apiarists and hobbyists, these courses offer practical skills in bee management and hive maintenance.
Fishing and Aquaculture
Learn how to nurture and sustain aquatic life, specialising in areas like aquaculture farming, hatchery management, and seafood industry operations.
Forestry
Advance your career in forestry, specialising in areas like breeding, forest establishment, or fire control. Gain skills in safe practices, equipment ...
Career opportunities
Forestry Worker
Forestry Supervisor
Forestry Field Officer
Forester
Forestry Manager
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Livestock and Animal Production
Livestock and animal production training courses are designed to equip students with the right blend of agricultural, business and livestock skills fo...
Career opportunities
Farmhand
Station Hand
Piggery Attendant
Bore Runner
Organic Farmer
Farm Manager
Station Manager
Dairy Farm Manager
Agribusiness Manager
Poultry Farm Worker
Livestock Transporter
Sheep Shearer
Sheep Shearing Trainer
Wool Worker
Wool Classer
Stock and Station Agent
Pen Rider
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Permaculture
Learn to create sustainable ecosystems with permaculture courses, integrating natural energy, agriculture, and more for commercial or community projec...
Career opportunities
Organic Farmer
Sustainable Farmer
Nursery Hand
Nurseryperson
Horticulturalist
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Production Horticulture
Learn to influence the growth of industries like wineries, floristry, and nurseries by specialising in production horticulture.
Career opportunities
Farmhand
Nursery Hand
Vineyard Hand
Organic Farmer
Agronomist
Horticulturalist
Winemaker
Nursery Manager
Agricultural Manager
Nurseryperson
Farmer
Seed Technician
Agricultural Consultant
Agricultural Technician
Agricultural Scientist
Agricultural Economist
Crop Scientist
Cotton Ginner
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Winemaking
Master the art of winemaking and viticulture. Dive into roles like vineyard manager, enologist, and cellar hand, shaping the future of Australian wine...
Popular education and training courses
All skill levels
Beginner
Experienced
AHC30722
Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Ironwood Institute
AHC50422
Diploma of Horticulture Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Ironwood Institute
AHC40122
Certificate IV in Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 30 months
$0 - $16,095
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
AHC51422
Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,113
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
AHC50122
Diploma of Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$0 - $6,000
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
AHC60319
Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Blended
24 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
RuralBiz Training
AHC40422
Certificate IV in Horticulture
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,892
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SFI40219
Certificate IV in Seafood Post Harvest Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Maritime Safety Training
SFI30119
Certificate III in Aquaculture
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $2,800
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
SFI20319
Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Maritime Safety Training
FWP40121
Certificate IV in Forest Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Timber Training Creswick
AHC51524
Diploma of Viticulture
Blended
12 months
$13,098
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
GOTAFE
AHC50320
Diploma of Production Horticulture
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
AHC41019
Certificate IV in Agribusiness
Blended, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $10,160
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
AHC40320
Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Technical Institute of Victoria
AHC33822
Certificate III in Permaculture
Blended
12 months
$4,300
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Byron Community College
AHC33116
Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
South Regional TAFE
AHC33016
Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
Traineeship
6 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
South Regional TAFE
AHC32916
Certificate III in Shearing
Traineeship
6 months
Unavailable
- Completed Certificate II in Shearing or equivalent qualifications
South Regional TAFE
AHC31818
Certificate III in Beekeeping
What type of course is right for me?
Vocational Education and Training
VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.
VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).
- Job-ready skills
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Shorter course durations
- Lower entry requirements
Higher Education
Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.
Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.
- Broad career options
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Longer course durations
- Higher entry requirements
Industry Training
Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.
Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.
- Specialised skills
- Industry recognised
- Shorter course durations
- Lower entry requirements
Further reading
Most popular horticulture courses
29th June 2022
