Horticulturalist

A Horticulturalist works in a range of different fields to cultivate green areas or help other people select plants. You might work with farmers to help them choose a suitable crop or improve their crop health. You might help to prepare gardens in parks or town areas or you might work to landscape private green areas. Horticulturalists conduct tests on soil quality, measure water levels and consider weather conditions to ensure a garden has the best chance to thrive. You might also work on projects in natural areas to restore environmental conditions.

Horticulturalists need to have a passion for plants and enjoy working outdoors. It’s a physical job and you’ll do a lot of manual labour. You’ll need to be good at keeping records and be able to follow instructions and work to a plan. Horticulturalists may be working on several projects at any one time so you’ll need to be good at organisation and time management.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $68,900
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a horticulturalist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC50422

Diploma of Horticulture Management

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC40422

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHCSS00074

Agricultural Chemical Skill Set

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 3 days
$0 - $1,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmer Horticulturalist

Bachelor of Science (Botany)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Plant Biology)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Plant Science)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Plant Science)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $29,616
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Agricultural Science

On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $65,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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