NMIT's Horticulture Department offers courses in nursery, landscaping, turf management, arboriculture, parks & gardens, general horticulture and conservation.
The Horticulture Department delivers courses from NMIT's Fairfield and Greensborough campuses.
Available Courses (24)
Certificate II in Horticulture
This course has been designed as a pre-apprenticeship training program, which will provide a general introduction to all areas of horticulture. Students will be able to use this course to help them decide which area of horticulture they will pursue for employment and / or further training. The course consists of units of competency from landscaping, nursery, parks & gardens, turf and revegetation
Certificate II in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
This course provides practical training in the skills and knowledge essential for: Maintenance and management of trees Tree climbing and access Tree pruning and dismantling Transplanting of trees Assessment of tree health Provision of advice on trees. The training provides a strong focus on the development of practical skills. To this end many tree work projects are carried out.
Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape)
This course has been designed as a pre-apprenticeship training program, which will provide an introduction to the landscape sector of horticulture. Students will be able to use this course to help them to pursue employment and / or further training in the landscape sector.
Certificate II in Horticulture (Turf)
The Certificate II in Horticulture (Turf) course provides training in the skills for establishment and maintenance of recreational turf surfaces. Underpinning these skills will be a knowledge in preparation of sports turf facilities, sports turf renovation, turfgrass establishment, machinery use and maintenance. This course is delivered as the training component of the Australian Apprenticeship only.
Certificate II in Irrigation
These courses in irrigation are designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the agribusiness and irrigation construction industries.
Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Pest Management - Technical)
This course provides the technical training needed for employment in the pest control industry. An understanding of the assessment of pest problems and the many ways of controlling pests will be developed.
Certificate III in Horticulture
The Certificate III in Horticulture is suitable for anyone who has an interest in horticulture and a desire to embark on a career in the Industry. No previous experience or prior training in horticulture is required.
Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
This course provides practical training in the skills and knowledge essential for: Maintenance and management of trees Tree climbing and access Tree pruning and dismantling Transplanting of trees Assessment of tree health Provision of advice on trees. The training provides a strong focus on the development of practical skills. To this end many tree work projects are carried out.
Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape)
These courses provide the training component for the landscape apprenticeship with a strong practical focus. Students will complete . Construction and maintenance skills will be developed. The training provided has a strong practical focus, with students completing many practical landscape activities.
Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens)
The Certificate III in Horticultue (Parks and Gardens) is offered in two streams - as an apprenticeship and as a general Certificate III. This course provides the training component for the Parks and Gardens apprenticeship.
Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)
This course has been developed in consultation with industry to give participants the skills and knowledge required to gain employment in a retail nursery. This course will provide training in a range of skills specifically suited to the retail nursery environment. Students will complete part of their training as a placement in the retail nursery industry.
Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)/Certificate III in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
This course provides the training component for the nursery Apprenticeships. Both production and retail skills and knowledge will be developed, thus providing opportunities for either pathway to be pursued upon completion. The training provided has a strong practical focus.
Certificate III in Horticulture (Turf)
The Certificate III in Horticulture (Turf) provides training in the skills for establishment and maintenance of recreational and other turf surfaces. Underpinning these skills will be a sound knowledge in pest and disease management, irrigation and drainage and management of sport turf facilities. There is a strong emphasis on the development of practical skills. Practical classes are conducted at the nearby Riverside Golf and Tennis Centre and the Altona Lakes Golf Course where NMIT holds the maintenance contracts.
Certificate III in Irrigation
These courses in irrigation are designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the agribusiness and irrigation construction industries.
Certificate IV in Applied Design (Landscape)
This course provides the training for people who have qualified in Landscape or equivalent. The training has a large emphasis on design and business. Ideal for those wishing to be involved in landscape design & construction management.
Certificate IV in Horticulture
This course caters for all who have an interest in horticulture, more specifically those who are working in or are interested in employment in the horticultural industry.
Certificate IV in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
This course provides practical training in the skills and knowledge essential for: Maintenance and management of trees Tree climbing and access Tree pruning and dismantling Transplanting of trees Assessment of tree health Provision of advice on trees.
Commercial Hydroponic Crop Production
NMIT conducts a 90 hour course covering all aspects of Commercial Hydroponic Crop Production. The course is conducted by NMIT staff and industry experts. The aim of the course is to provide participants with the latest knowledge from overseas and Australia to enable them to set up and manage or improve existing commercial hydroponic operations.
Diploma of Horticulture
This course provides sound technical horticultural skills and knowledge. The course is a practically-based diploma where there will be development of skills and knowledge in horticulture and in managerial aspects of horticulture.
Diploma of Horticulture (Arboriculture)
This course has been developed in consultation with industry to give participants the skills and knowledge to gain employment as an Arboricultural Consultant in the Arboriculture industry. This course will provide training in a range of skills specifically suited to the arboriculture environment. Graduates from this course will have gained competency accreditation in subjects that will require advanced technical skill training in the management and assessment of trees. In particular the subjects of tree assessment, data gathering and interpretation, report generation and the use of computer based hardware and software is emphasised.
Diploma of Horticulture - Part-time
This part-time course has been designed to cater for those people who have previously attained a qualification and /or have gained substantial experience in horticulture and who wish to further their skills and knowledge in this area. It builds upon existing knowledge to develop horticultural business, management, planning and design skills.
Diploma of Horticulture (Turf)
The Diploma of Horticulture (Turf) provides training in the skills for establishment maintenance, design and management of recreational turf surfaces. Underpinning these skills will be a sound knowledge in pest and disease management; design of irrigation and drainage systems and management of sport turf facilities. There is an emphasis on the development of management skills in technical and other areas. There is a strong emphasis on the application of practical skills. Practical classes are conducted at the nearby Riverside Golf and Tennis Centre and the Altona Lakes Golf Course where NMIT holds the maintenance contracts.
Diploma of Ornamental Horticulture Incorporating Certificate IV in Horticulture
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.
Plant Tissue Culture
This course covers all aspects of micro-propagation techniques for producing high health native and exotic, rare and endangered plants.
Available Short Courses (4)
Chainsaw Operations and Safety
There’s more to using a chainsaw than just starting it up. Get the job done quickly and safely with this one day course.
Irrigation for the Water Wise Gardener
This program provides students with the best methods and techniques for installing garden irrigation systems. Course includes site preparation, operation of pumps and water flow rates, installation of components, testing and fine tuning.
Prepare a Garden Design
This competency involves the design of a domestic landscape from initial client brief to presentation of designs. It will entail the presentation of various plans and drawings, the submission of your formative work and plants and materials file.
Weed Identification and Control
This 3 day course will help you identify common weeds and safely destroy and control them using chemical and non-chemical methods.
