ARO College

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Certificate IV in Horticulture

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The Certificate IV in Horticulture has 12 units of competency which are delivered over 14 months. There are 4 core subjects in this qualification which are essential for supervising the general horticulture activities of a Production Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, Landscaping, Horticulture, Retail Nursery enterprise or government organisation such as a local council. Topics such as implementing workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability and maintaining WHS as well as developing a soil health and plant nutrition and establishment program are provided. Additionally, persons undertaking this course will gain the technical expertise to plan and implement sports turf renovation, supervise irrigation system installation and cost a project.

Delivery mode

ARO College offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $14,500 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$14,500
Full Fee Tuition:
$14,500
Enquire with ARO College to find out more.
Study mode Traineeship
Duration 14 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $14,500 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Horticulture will prepare you for the following roles.

Irrigation Technician

An Irrigation Technician works on a range of irrigation systems for residential gardens, community parks and landscaped areas. You might install ir...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Head Gardener

A Head Gardener oversees the creation and maintenance of gardens, parks and landscaped areas. You might design green spaces, prepare costings and s...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Park Manager

Park Manager oversees daily operations of parks, ensuring high standards of customer service and facility maintenance. Responsibilities include man...

Avg yearly income $79,976
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $68,900
Entry barriers Low

Gardener

A Gardener establishes and maintains green spaces such as private gardens, community parks or landscaped public spaces. You might prepare an area f...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Irrigation Specialist

An Irrigation Specialist customises irrigation systems for public parks and gardens or private residences. You might liaise with clients and design...

Avg yearly income $69,992
Entry barriers Low

About ARO College

As a privately owned Registered Training Organisation, ARO College cares about the success of every Student. We demonstrate this by offering you flexible training options along with Trainers and Support Staff who will support you from your enrolment day to when you attain your nationally-recognised qualifications.

ARO College’s Training Team have decades of industry experience and all of them are accredited Trainers and Assessors. Our Support Staff are very experienced in the vocational training industry and have the vision and capability to ensure your course content and learning-tools will always be relevant and the best available.

ARO has been operating for over 20 years in South Australia, with our head office in the Adelaide Hills region. We have trained thousands of students in landscaping, horticulture, sports turf management, conservation and in park & garden maintenance. ARO College is proud to be an Australian owned, staffed and operated company. We prefer to use Australian suppliers and products in our business dealings whenever practicable.