This course has been developed to address the higher level technical skills in horticulture, particularly those associated with "plantsmanship" and sustainable practices in the horticultural industry.
This course caters for those people who have previously attained a qualification in horticulture and who wish to further their skills and knowledge, as well as those who wish to pursue a career in the industry.
Note:
To complete the Diploma of Ornamental Horticulture the participant must provide evidence of industry experience as stated in VBQU208 - Work proficiently in the horticultural industry
About the Course
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Local Students
-
International Students
- Local Fees:
Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000
Campus:
Fairfield
Duration
Full-time:
2 years
Part-time:
Some places may be available in the full-time group to accommodate part-time students.
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
These qualifications may lead to further study in horticulture at tertiary institutes
Career Opportunities
- Maintenance and management of private and public gardens and parks
- Maintenance and management of heritage gardens
- The design and implementation of garden designs
- Project management
- Maintenance and management of nurseries
- Managing a horticultural enterprise.
Entrance Requirements
This course has been designed at post Year 12 level and intending students should be of an academic standard sufficient to cope with the demands of these studies.
Participants must be able to demonstrate a range of literacy and numeracy skills including the ability to use and understand horticultural specific vocabulary, communicate verbally and in writing, graphically present ideas, write plans and prioritise and organise resources, often with the use of technology.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including: Tests and assignments, Reports, Folios, Verbal presentations, Demonstration of skills, Industry experience.
Materials
A list of equipment and reference material that needs to be purchased by students will be distributed early in the course. Reference material is also available for student loan in the NMIT library.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Apply Now
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information
and Enrolment Session
Fees
You could be eligible for a government subsidised place if you meet the citizenship/residency requirements* and
- you are under 20 (on 1 January of the year you will be taking the course); OR
- you are applying for a qualification higher than the one you already have.
If you do not meet this criteria contact the department to discuss your options.
Students can now apply for VET FEE-HELP assistance to pay tuition fees for this course.
Please note:
*The fees listed below do not apply to students who commenced their studies at NMIT before 1 July 2010.
*The fees listed below do not apply to International Students (see About this course above).
* Students are still required to pay amenities and materials on top of the fees stated below.
Units of Study
The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP**. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.
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Code
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Subject
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Start Date
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Finish Date
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Census Date
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Hours
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Fees
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VBQU214
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Develop and implement a propagation program
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2 Mar 2010
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3 Aug 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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60
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$174.00
$561.00
$5.00
$60.00
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RTC4908A
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Supervise work and staff performance
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13 Jul 2010
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9 Nov 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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|
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50
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$145.00
$467.00
$5.00
$50.00
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RTC5914A
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Prepare reports
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2 Mar 2010
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8 Jun 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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|
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40
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$116.00
$374.00
$5.00
$40.00
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RTF4023A
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Promote plant health
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20 Apr 2010
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27 Jul 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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80
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$232.00
$748.00
$5.00
$80.00
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RTF5013A
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Manage plant cultural practices
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24 Feb 2010
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17 Aug 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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|
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140
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$406.00
$1,308.00
$5.00
$140.00
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RTF5521A
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Monitor and manage soils/growing media
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22 Jun 2010
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30 Nov 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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80
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$232.00
$820.00
$5.00
$80.00
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VBQU208
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Work proficiently in the horticulture industry
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9 Feb 2010
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9 Nov 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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100
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$290.00
$935.00
$5.00
$100.00
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VBQU209
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Apply the science of botany to horticulture practice
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9 Feb 2010
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27 Apr 2010
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31 Mar 2010
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30
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$87.00
$280.00
$5.00
$30.00
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VBQU210
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Apply plant physiology to horticulture
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13 Jul 2010
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14 Sep 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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30
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$84.00
$280.00
$5.00
$30.00
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VBQU211
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Identify and select plants for a range of environments
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9 Feb 2010
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23 Nov 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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180
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$522.00
$1,682.00
$5.00
$180.00
|
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VBQU212
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Manage sustainable horticultural practices
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15 Jun 2010
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9 Nov 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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90
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$261.00
$841.00
$5.00
$90.00
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VBQU213
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Develop and implement a pruning program
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13 Jul 2010
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16 Nov 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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60
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$174.00
$561.00
$5.00
$60.00
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VBQU215
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Manage and care and maintenance of trees
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13 Jul 2010
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16 Nov 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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50
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$145.00
$467.00
$5.00
$50.00
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VBQU216
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Conserve and maintain heritage landscapes
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20 Apr 2010
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30 Nov 2010
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31 Aug 2010
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80
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$232.00
$748.00
$5.00
$80.00
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**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.
VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees
You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
You can apply for VET FEE-HELP if you’re a student studying in Australia who is:
- an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who is resident in Australia for the duration of the unit of study VET FEE-HELP is being applied for;
- enrolled on or before the census date* of an eligible unit of study through an approved VET provider;
- meet tax file number requirements;
- have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit
VET FEE-HELP allows eligible students to have all or part of their VET tuition fees paid by the Australian Government in the form of a loan**, regardless of whether you are eligible or not for a government funded place under Skills Reform.
Over their lifetime, students can access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay their VET tuition fees, articulate into university and then add their university costs until the maximum FEE-HELP maximum is reached. There is no age restriction on VET FEE-HELP.
For further information, contact the department directly or for general information on VET FEE-HELP visit the DEEWR website and download the VET FEE-HELP Information Booklet.
NMIT Statement of VET Tuition Assurance
* If you have requested a VET FEE-HELP loan, but change your mind about studying, you must either cancel your Request for VET FEE-HELP assistance (in writing to NMIT) or withdraw your enrolment in each unit of study on or before its census date or you will incur a debt.
** A loan fee of 20% applies to all VET FEE-HELP loans
