Horticulture

Quick Facts - Horticulture


Horticulture

What you need:

  • Have a passion for plants & the environment
  • Enjoy practical & mechanical activities
  • Like working outdoors
  • Enjoy manual tasks

Apprenticeship:

  • Parks & Gardens - Certificate III Horticulture, Park & Gardens (4 yrs)
  • Landscaping - Certificate III Horticulture, Landscaping (4 yrs)
  • Turf Management - Certificate III Horticulture, Turf Management (4 yrs)

Traineeship

  • Conservation & Land Management – Certificate III Conservation Land Management (12-18mths)

What's in it for YOU?

  • Earn while you learn
  • A nationally recognised qualifucation
  • A dedicated consultant from WPC who will:
    • Make sure you’re enrolled at TAFE
    • Guide you through your apprenticeship
  • Assistance with your TAFE fees
  • Apprentice Trade Bonus ($250 at 6 & 12 mths)

How to Apply:

  • Check out our Current Vacancies
  • Apply Online
  • Call our Recruitment Team
  • Attend an interview at our offic

 

Types of jobs


 

Video - View Apprentices in Action


A Snapshot of Duties & Tasks

Horticulture / Conservation Land Management

  • Maintain gardens & plants
  • Read plans & construct rockeries, paths or ponds
  • Identify & correct soil deficiencies 
  • Identify & treat pests & plant diseases
  • Prepare & cultivate soil & gardens including parks, botanical gardens, conservation sites
 

Resources


Click here to download the Horticulture fact sheet