Melbourne Polytechnic
Certificate II in Horticulture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) If you’re interested in a hands-on, outdoors career that combines environmental responsibility with giving people joy, you’d love a career in horticulture. Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate II in Horticulture AHC20422 is a practical qualification that will kickstart your career. Australia’s horticulture industry is worth almost $9 billion and continues to have strong growth. This course provides skills necessary for employment in the industry, and a solid foundation for future horticultural qualifications.Delivery mode
Melbourne Polytechnic offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 101 Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- basic literacy and numeracy skills are required
- you may contact the Horticulture and Landscaping departments to establish if this course is best suited to your needs
- if you would like to enrol in the VETiS program, you should contact the course coordinator for more details
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Horticulture will prepare you for the following roles.
Nursery Hand
A Nursery Hand works on the daily tasks needed to successfully run a plant nursery. Your role might require you to help propagate or cultivate plan...
Garden Labourer
A Garden Labourer assists with the care of gardens, parks and landscaped areas. You might prepare areas for planting, including levelling sites and...
Landscape Labourer
A Landscape Labourer helps with the creation of green spaces such as parks, public areas or private residential gardens. You might prepare a site f...
Nurseryperson
A Nurseryperson propagates and cultivates plants for sale to the public or to a wholesale market. You’ll liaise with customers and tend to plants a...
About Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a different way to learn. We have been delivering vocational training since 1912 and we're one of the largest providers in Victoria.
