Aventia Institute
Certificate IV in Horticulture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge across a broad coverage of the industry prior to undertaking higher level roles in the industry.
Delivery mode
Aventia Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 1, 93 Edward Street, Brisbane City
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Be 18 years and above.
Have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS Overall score of 5.5 with no less than 5 sub score or equivalent English proficiency as determined by Aventia Institute (Test results must be no more than 2 years old). OR
(IELTS) Overall band score 5 or equivalent, if packaged with at least 10 weeks’ ELICOS; OR
(IELTS) Overall band score of 4.5 or equivalent, if packaged with at least 20 weeks’ ELICOS
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- the student was educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
- the student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia
- the student has successfully completed the College English Placement Test.
- An applicant, who, in the 2 years before applying for the course as holder of a student visa, has successfully completed a substantial component (More than 50%) of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia and in English, while the applicant was holding a student visa OR
- Where a student cannot provide evidence of English language proficiency as above, they will be required to complete the Versant Placement Test.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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...
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...
Park Manager
Park Manager oversees daily operations of parks, ensuring high standards of customer service and facility maintenance. Responsibilities include man...
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...
Gardener
A Gardener establishes and maintains green spaces such as private gardens, community parks or landscaped public spaces. You might prepare an area f...
Irrigation Specialist
An Irrigation Specialist customises irrigation systems for public parks and gardens or private residences. You might liaise with clients and design...
About Aventia Institute
At Aventia Institute, not only do we pride ourselves in fostering academic excellence, but also in taking the care to ensure that each student receives a satisfying experience in education; such that the our graduates will be enriched with lifelong professional skills and vocational knowledge.
Our philosophy is that education acts as an integral element to an individual’s life; likewise, without the pursuit of learning one cannot broaden the horizons of their innate potential and without such growth, a sense of satisfaction remains lacking in life. Along the same spirit, Aventia Institute supports each student to excel in face of challenges, while the ‘Aventia Team’ strives for each Aventia student to graduate having acquired an innate sense of intra-personal achievement.
As our graduate, you will comfortably acquire the skills and knowledge to stand as a professional candidate. Aventia’s synthesised ‘Learning Support Programs’ is designed for you to have largely flexible study options with an uncompromising & high quality of education being delivered. We frequently introduce workplace associations and industry guest speakers to complement your learning experience, which will provide you with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts addressed during classroom learning to authentic workplace challenges.
