Horticultural Tradesperson - Greenkeeper

Apprenticeship

What Horticultural Tradespeople do

  • Prepare, establish and manage fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sport
  • Identify and correct soil deficiencies and treat pests on plants
  • Interpret landscape plans and construct rockeries, paths or ponds
  • Assist with the planting and transplanting of flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns
  • Use a variety of techniques to maintain greens and gardens such as fertilising, trimming and watering
  • Install, operate and adjust irrigation and drainage systems
  • Load and unload gardening supplies and equipment
  • Use, maintain and service equipment such as lawn mowers and gardening tools

Your chances of success will be better if you have...

  • Enjoyment of practical and mechanical work
  • Ability to undertake manual and heavy work
  • Flexibility and ability to work for long hours
  • Ability to work outdoors in any weather condition
  • Interest in the environment
  • School Certificate

The Future

  • Employment for a minimum of four years
  • Employment areas include: golf, bowling, tennis and cricket clubs, schools and colleges, local, state and federal government departments

Specialisation

Who to Contact for more information and advice?

Group Training Organisation

Phone / Fax

Email / Website

Address

Regions Serviced

Apprentices Trainees Employment Ltd (ATEL)

T (02) 6024 7366

F (02) 6056 1949

mike.kirby@atel.com.au

www.atel.com.au

2 Michael Dr

Wodonga

VIC 3690

Albury, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Murray Area

Central West Group Apprentices Ltd

T (02) 6331 3655

F (02) 6331 9450

bbardon@cwga.com.au

www.cwga.com.au

203-209 Russell St

Bathurst

NSW 2795

Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes

GTES

T (02) 6923 3000

F (02) 6921 8616

panderson@gtes.com.au

www.gtes.com.au

161 Hammond Ave

Wagga Wagga

NSW 2650

Wagga Wagga, Riverina

HGT Australia Ltd

T (02) 4952 7444

F (02) 4952 8070

mail@hgtaust.com.au

www.hgtaust.com.au

1st Floor

148 Lambton Rd

Broadmeadow

NSW 2292

Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

Health Industry Group Training Company

T (02) 9817 7463

F (02) 9817 7458

charles@higtc.com.au

www.higtc.com.au

Gladesville Hospital

3 Victoria Rd

Gladesville

NSW 2111

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd

T (02) 4932 4222

F (02) 4932 4544

shinnick@hvtc.com.au

www.hvtc.com.au

Junction St

Telarah

NSW 2320

Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah

Mission Australia Group Training Ltd

T 1300 676 937

F (02) 9687 4929

burginp@missionaustralia.com.au

www.missionaustralia.com.au

Level 1

81 George St

Parramatta

NSW 2150

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

MG My Gateway

T (02) 4627 1388

F (02) 4627 1388

jobs@mygateway.org.au

www.mygateway.org.au

28 Broughton St

Campbelltown

NSW

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Western and South Western Sydney, Hills District, Illawarra

ON Q Human Resources

T (07) 5523 3211

F (07) 5523 4188

judy.burness@onqhr.com.au

www.onqhr.com.au

Shop 3

1-11 Rivendell Dr

Sth Tweed Heads

NSW

Far North Coast NSW

Sydney Training and Employment Ltd

T (02) 9715 7344

F (02) 9745 2900

j.dwyer@sydtrain.com.au

www.sydtrain.com.au

Level 2

28 Burwood Rd

Burwood

NSW 2134

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Newcastle, Central Coast, Canberra, Illawarra, Shoalhaven

Horticulture – Apprenticeship

Entry

Education / Training

Career Prospects

Articulation


Certificate III



Nil

Employment

Horticulture

Landscape

Landscaper, Landscape tradesperson, Landscape Supervisor / manager, Landscape designer.

Depending on your specialization:

Horticulture (Landscape) Certificate IV

Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) Certificate IV

Horticulture (Turf) Certificate IV

Horticulture Certificate IV

Horticulture (Retail Nursery)

Certificate IV Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)

Certificate IV Diploma /Advanced Diploma in Horticulture for jobs in:

Supervisor in parks and gardens, landscape, turf, nursery, arboriculture and floriculture industries depending on modules completed. Horticulturalist, tree surgeon, parks and gardens supervisor, landscape contractor, landscape designer, nursery owner. Horticulturist at a senior managerial level in the amenity horticulture industry, horticultural enterprise senior manager or business manager

Related University Courses

Parks and Gardens

Parks and gardens tradesperson, gardener

Turf

Greenkeeper, Turf curator, Groundsperson, Head greenkeeper.

Nil

Employment

Horticulture Retail Nursery

Retail nursery or garden centre salesperson, retail nursery tradesperson.

Wholesale Nursery

Wholesale nursery tradesperson, plant propagator.


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