Fee Free Tafe
Fee Free Tafe
Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2025.
To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:
- a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
- of working age
*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.
Fee-Free* TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free training places to eligible Tasmanians wanting to train, retrain or upskill. Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of funded Fee Free* places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.
Course overview
Back to Primary Industries, Horticulture & EnvironmentLocations
- North
- Alanvale
- North West
- Burnie
- South
- Clarence
Attendance options
- Full-time
- Part-time
Study type
- Mixed Learning
- Workplace
2025 Tuition fees
- Subsidised $ 2,680.00
- Concession* $ 400.00
Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.
Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to develop your existing skills and knowledge at a more advanced level in the Horticulture industry, then this is the qualification for you!
This course is offered as an on-campus program at Alanvale and Clarence and is also available in the workplace for new and existing workers within the horticulture industry. If completing as an apprentice/trainee or workplace based student, your training will consist of a combination of on-the-job training, off-the-job workshops and self-paced study.
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture and will allow you to develop your skills in growing plants for recreational or ornamental purposes, and/or establishing and supervising amenity horticulture sites such as botanic or public gardens, historic gardens and landscapes, sports facilities, urban or other public spaces.
In this course you will have the opportunity for lots of hands-on learning and the campus based program provides the chance to put your skills and knowledge into practice through a work placement in the horticultural industry. You’ll develop your skills in providing information on plants and their culture, implementing propagation, plant nutrition and plant establishment programs as well as how to prepare growing media. You’ll learn how to effectively control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders, as well as how to prepare and apply chemicals, and transport, handle and store them appropriately.
You’ll also learn how to implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas, assist with landscape construction work, and learn how to operate pressurised irrigation systems, as well as perform specialist amenity pruning.
On successful completion of this course, the horticultural skills you gain at this level will prepare you for work at a supervisory level within this vibrant industry.
Locations, dates & times
| Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | Apply/Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | ||||
| Alanvale | 4 Feb 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 | Full-time This is a campus-based course. 3 days per week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9.00am - 3.30pm. Off-campus excursions/practical's require own transport. Own PPE including high-vis vest is required. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| South | ||||
| Clarence | 2 Jan 2025 - 10 Dec 2027 | Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training. | Workplace | Enquire now |
| Clarence | 4 Feb 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 | Full-time This is a campus-based course. 3 days per week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9.00am - 3.30pm. Off-campus excursions/practicals require own transport. Own PPE including high-vis vest is required. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| North West | ||||
| Burnie | 2 Jan 2025 - 10 Dec 2027 | Part-time Enrol at any time. This course is for people currently employed in suitable industry-specific workplaces. Training and assessment will involve workplace visits and may require scheduled campus-based training. | Workplace | Apply now |
Information Session
Career opportunities
- Horticulturist
- Gardener
- Nursery Horticulturist
Information Session
Career opportunities
- Horticulturist
- Gardener
- Nursery Horticulturist
