AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
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AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
Overview This course provides opportunities for extensive practical skills to be developed or enhanced, supported by talented teaching staff. The Diploma program is predominantly delivered at the SuniTAFE farm. The well-equipped training farm offers the student unique experiences covering a broad range of horticultural practices, supported by farm management and…
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Overview
This course provides opportunities for extensive practical skills to be developed or enhanced, supported by talented teaching staff. The Diploma program is predominantly delivered at the SuniTAFE farm. The well-equipped training farm offers the student unique experiences covering a broad range of horticultural practices, supported by farm management and staff.
Careers
The Diploma of Horticulture equips the graduate with the skills required to gain a management role in the expansive horticulture industry or to gain a place to continue studies at bachelor degree level.
Pathways
On successful completion of this qualification there are opportunities to continue your horticultural studies with a bachelor of Horticultural Science or similar, offered by a number of universities. A degree qualification in horticulture could potentially lead to a management position or a senior role in a number of horticultural or educational organisations.
Information for International Students
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies.
SuniTAFE operates a 30 hectare commercial horticulture farm growing citrus, vines, almonds, olives, dates, avocadoes, annual vegetables and nursery plants. A range of fruit trees, garden plants and native plants are propagated in the on-farm nursery. Students undertake classes and practical components of the program at the SuniTAFE SMARTFarm at Cardross which is 7 kilometres from the main Mildura campus.
Students are recommended to purchase work boots and wear appropriate sun safe work clothes including hats for classes at the SuniTAFE Farm.
REQUIREMENTS
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies.
Completion of year 11 or Australian Year 11.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent test score, or successful completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Sunraysia Institute of TAFE is an education provider based in the far north-west corner of Victoria and is the largest government funded training provider in the region. Sunraysia Institute of TAFE offers study options covering subject areas including Business Services; Finance; Information Technology; Hospitality; Graphic Design; Events & Tourism; and Food Processing. The Institute is home to international students from 16 countries.
Sunraysia Institute of TAFE is an education provider based in the far north-west corner of Victoria and is the largest government funded training provider in the region. Sunraysia Institute of TAFE offers study options covering subject areas including Business Services; Finance; Information Technology; Hospitality; Graphic Design; Events & Tourism; and Food Processing. The Institute is home to international students from 16 countries.