AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture
Be a leader in horticulture as your career flourishes
This course is a pathway to prepare for senior and supervisory roles in horticulture or in a gardening or landscaping business.
Murdoch campus has purpose-built facilities for students to gain practical skills and knowledge to plan programs, manage budgets, recommend and establish plants, and design displays.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The tuition fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses
Overview
Campuses Murdoch
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On Campus
This is a nationally recognised course and is a perfect pathway if you want to prepare to move into more senior roles such as a team leader or follow your dreams to start your own gardening or landscaping small business.
Be guided by our expert lecturers who are industry professionals as you learn to plan and facilitate programs and cost out a project to work within a budget. You'll develop your skills in identifying plant specimens, soil health, recommending plants, performing specialist amenity pruning, plant establishment and designing plant displays, bringing your creative flair. In addition, this course will provide you with skills in supervising projects and operations, as well as team routines and performance.
You'll also be able to choose specialist units that will help you strengthen your technical skills and focus on key areas you wish to pursue.
Take your horticulture career to the next level and get job-ready for roles such as Horticultural Leading Hand, Senior Horticulturist, Horticulture Team Leader or Supervisor (Nursery). You will have a world of employment opportunities at your fingertips with options to work in local and state government, nursery and turf, floriculture, gardening and the landscape industry.
It is a requirement that students provide their own Wi-Fi-enabled Laptop (capable of word processing etc.). Enrolled students will have access to Office 365.
Study in specialised facilities
Our dedicated Murdoch Student Garden Centre (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) is pivotal to the learning experience for students and teaches excellence in service delivery. Facilities include extensive garden spaces for design practice, computer labs with contemporary software and dedicated sheltered nursery areas. Students can learn by applying hands-on skills in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace experience.
As part of their Murdoch campus studies, students propagate natives, herbs and some exotic plants suitable to WA's climate. These plants are then prepared at the on-campus nursery and greenhouse for retail sales at the Student Garden Centre Plant Sale which is open to the general public for a short time each May and November, allowing students to satisfy the retail skill-building requirements of their horticulture course.
- cost a project
- implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
- schedule irrigations
- recommend plants and cultural practices
- plan a plant establishment program
- develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
- sample soils and interpret results
- design plant displays
In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study:
- enjoyment of practical/manual work and working in varied weather conditions outdoors
- an eye for detail and good hand-eye coordination
- high stamina and fitness levels
- ability to accurately follow plans and instructions, and work to deadlines
- good problem-solving skills
- enjoyment of nature and the outdoors
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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| AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCPGD404 Plan a plant establishment program | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCWRK410 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCPGD404 Plan a plant establishment program | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AHCWRK410 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.