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Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Are you a hands-on person who loves nature, wildlife and the environment? Our suite of environmental programs will equip you with real industry skills, work experience and networks to start your career. Horticulture Conservation and Land Management Our horticulture program offers a range of Gain a solid grounding in environmental and specialities to develop a career in nursery, coastal management, and build your industry landscape, turf, or parks and gardens. networks and employment opportunities. Our Our flexible approach means you can choose to program has an emphasis on the technical and study full or part-time, with many programs practical skills for field work, with real industry- also offered as apprenticeships. Students work based projects providing valuable experience. on a range of industry-based projects with local Our unique location close to many State and partners including the City of Greater Geelong, National Parks provides the opportunity to Parks Victoria and Barwon Water. work with Parks Victoria and various Landcare groups. Looking for a short course? Did you know we also offer short courses? If you want to get a taste before starting a qualification, or even just to learn some new skills in an area of interest or for a hobby then check out the short courses available on our website: thegordon.edu.au/courses/ short-courses. 22 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600
“ I’ve always been a passionate golfer and loved the sports and trade. I chose to study with The Gordon as I’d heard good references from previous and current students and really enjoyed the environment there. I enjoyed working with the passionate, experienced and knowledgeable teachers who were driven to watch their students succeed, which then inspired us to do our best. They offered countless opportunities and if taken like I did, can gain real benefits and life changing outcomes." BILLY KOOPMANS CERTIFICATE III IN SPORTS TURF MANAGEMENT | 3
Horticulture Th O is UR C is SE a FR in EE 20 TA 0. AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture FE 2 Intakes Campus Attendance Duration February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 2 yrs April East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 2 yrs July East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 2 yrs October East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 2 yrs Course description Entrance requirements/prerequisites Are you looking to enter the horticulture • Aged 16 or over. industry, or perhaps get a taste for the trade • Any student under the age of 17 must provide before undertaking an apprenticeship? This a Transition from School form prior to entry-level horticulture course is designed to undertaking the course. give you the core skills and knowledge for the • Applicants are expected to have literacy and industry, and introduce you to various numeracy skills to at least Year 10 or horticulture specialisations. This is a hands-on Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2. course where you’ll learn to recognise plants, undertake planting tasks, use correct pruning • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants techniques. collect plant specimens and must be currently employed under a training develop retail skills relevant to a garden centre contract and referred by their employer. environment. Further study options Do you need help with job search strategies, • AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture. updating your resume, linking with employers, and finding apprenticeship vacancies? Contact The Gordon’s Skills and Jobs Centre. How often do I attend? PT - 1 day per week | Friday | 9.00am – 4.00pm. Possible career outcomes • Nursery assistant • Landscape assistant • Parks and gardens assistant. 4 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600
AHC21616 Certificate II in Landscaping Intakes Campus Attendance Duration February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months Workplace Ongoing Ballarat Traineeship Part-time: 2 yrs Ongoing East Geelong Campus Traineeship Part-time: 2 yrs April East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months July East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months October East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months Course description Entrance requirements/prerequisites: Are you looking to enter the landscape • Applicants must be aged 16 or over industry, or perhaps get a taste of the trade • Applicants are expected to literacy and before undertaking an apprenticeship? This numeracy skills to at least Year 10 or entry-level course is designed to give you the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2 core skills and knowledge for the industry, and • Any student under the age of 17 must provide introduce you to various aspects of landscape a Transition from School form prior to construction. As a hands-on course, you`ll learn undertaking this course. to assist with landscape construction work, construct timber retaining walls, install • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants aggregate paths, lay paving, install irrigation, must be currently employed under a training and recognise plants. contract and referred by their employer. How often do I attend? Further study options PT - 2 days per week | Monday and Tuesday | • AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape 9.00am - 4.00pm. Construction • AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture. Possible career outcomes • Landscaping or horticulture assistant • Apprenticeship in Landscaping. | 5
Horticulture Th O is UR C is SE a FR in EE 20 TA 0. FE 2 AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture Intakes Campus Attendance Duration February Werribee Classroom Day Part-time: 2 - 3 yrs February East Geelong Campus Classroom Night Part-time: 2 - 3 yrs February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 12 months Ongoing East Geelong Campus Traineeship Part-time: 3 yrs April Werribee Classroom Day Part-time: 2 - 3 yrs April East Geelong Campus Classroom Night Part-time: 2 - 3 yrs April East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 12 months Ongoing East Geelong Campus Traineeship Part-time: 3 yrs Course description Werribee Campus: If you enjoy being outdoors, have an interest in PT - 2 days per week | Monday and Tuesday | plants and gardens, and are looking for a 9.00am - 3.30pm. hands-on career, then horticulture could be for you. This is a generalist horticulture course that Possible career outcomes will equip you with comprehensive skills and • Horticulturalist knowledge to successfully enter the • Nursery worker - retail/wholesale horticulture industry. You will learn about plant identification, pest and disease, weeds, • Landscaper propagation, soils and plant nutrition, customer • Groundsperson service, turf establishment, plant establishment, • Parks and gardens assistant. drainage and irrigation, retaining walls and paving and OHS matters. Entrance requirements/prerequisites For those wishing to study the course on a part • Applicants must be aged 16 years and over time basis who are currently employed in the • Any student under the age of 17 must provide trade, or with recent industry experience, the a Transition from School form prior to course duration is 2 years. For those wishing to undertaking the course. study the course on a part time basis who are • Applicants are expected to literacy and not employed in the trade, or without industry numeracy skills to at least Year 10 or experience, the course duration is 3 years. Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2 How often do I attend? • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants East Geelong Campus: must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer. FT - 4 days per week | Monday to Thursday | 9.00am – 4.00pm Further study options PT: - 1 evening per week for 2 years for students • AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture. currently employed in the trade | Monday | 5.00pm - 9.00pm OR PT: - 1 evening per week for 3 years for students not employed in the trade | Tuesday | 5.00pm - 9.00pm 6 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600
AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction Intakes Campus Attendance Duration Ongoing East Geelong Campus Apprenticeship Part-time: 3 yrs Course description Possible career outcomes Are you interested in becoming a landscape • Landscaper. gardener? Or perhaps you’ve been working in the industry and would like to formalise and Entrance requirements/prerequisites enhance your skills. This course will equip you • Applicants must be aged 16 or over with theoretical and practical skills and • Any student under the age of 17 must provide knowledge in all aspects of landscape a Transition from School form prior to construction. undertaking this course. How often do I attend? • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core PT - 1 day per week for 3 terms | as arranged Skills Framework Level 2 with employer. • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer. Further study options • AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture. | 7
Horticulture AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens Intakes Campus Attendance Duration Ongoing East Geelong Campus Apprenticeship Part-time: 3 yrs Course description Entrance requirements/prerequisites If you are looking to start a horticulture career • Aged 16 years or over. with a focus on parks and gardens and would • Any student under the age of 17 must provide like to learn on-the-job, then this course is for a Transition from School form prior to you. It is delivered as a horticulture undertaking this course. apprenticeship where you are employed in the • Applicants are expected to have literacy and industry, in a parks and gardens environment. numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core You’ll be hands-on with your employer, gaining Skills Framework Level 2. the skills and knowledge to develop your horticulture career and also spend some time at • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants The Gordon to enhance your workplace must be currently employed under a training training. contract and referred by their employer. How often do I attend? Further study options PT - 1 day per week for 3 terms | as arranged • AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture. with employer. Possible career outcomes • Parks and gardens worker • Horticultural tradesperson. 8 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600
AHC31116 Certificate III in Production Nursery Intakes Campus Attendance Duration Ongoing East Geelong Campus Apprenticeship Part-time: 3 yrs Course description Entrance requirements/prerequisites: If you are looking to start a horticulture career • Applicants must be aged 16 or over with a focus on production nursery and would • Any student under the age of 17 must provide like to learn on-the-job, then this course is for a Transition from School form prior to you. The course is delivered as a horticulture undertaking this course apprenticeship where you are employed in the • Applicants are expected to have literacy and industry, in a production nursery environment. numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core As an apprentice, you’ll be hands-on with your Skills Framework Level 2 employer, gaining the skills and knowledge to develop your horticulture career, and you’ll also • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants spend some time at The Gordon to enhance must be currently employed under a training your workplace training, learning about plant contract and referred by their employer. recognition, plant nutrition, propagation techniques, and recognition and management Further study options of weeds, pests, diseases, and disorders. • AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture. How often do I attend? PT - 1 day per week for 3 terms | as arranged with employer. Possible career outcomes • Production nursery worker • Horticultural tradesperson. | 9
Horticulture AHC31216 Certificate III in Retail Nursery Intakes Campus Attendance Duration 2020 Ongoing East Geelong Campus Apprenticeship Part-time: 3 yrs Course description Entrance requirements/prerequisites If you are looking to start a horticulture career • Aged 16 years or over. with a focus on retail nursery, and would like to • Applicants are expected to have literacy and learn on-the-job, then this course is for you. It is numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core delivered as a horticulture apprenticeship Skills Framework Level 2. where you are employed in the industry, in a • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants retail nursery environment. You’ll be hands-on must be currently employed under a training with your employer, gaining the skills and contract and referred by their employer. knowledge to develop your horticulture career, and also spend some time at The Gordon to • Any student under the age of 17 must provide enhance your workplace training. a Transition from School form prior to undertaking this course. How often do I attend? PT - 1 day per week for 3 terms | as arranged Selection mode with employer. • Employer referral through an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider Possible career outcomes (apprenticeship and traineeship applicants • Retail nursery worker only). • Horticultural tradesperson. Further study options • AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture. 10 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600
AHC31316 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management Intakes Campus Attendance Duration Ongoing East Geelong Campus Apprenticeship Part-time: 3 yrs Course description Entrance requirements/prerequisites Are you interested in becoming a greenkeeper? • Aged 16 years or over. This course will equip you with theoretical and • Any student under the age of 17 must provide practical skills and knowledge in all aspects of a Transition from School form prior to turf management. It is delivered as a Sports undertaking this course. Turf Management apprenticeship where you • Applicants are expected to have literacy and are employed in the industry, in a parks and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core gardens environment. You’ll be hands-on with Skills Framework Level 2. your employer, gaining the skills and knowledge to develop your horticulture career, and also • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants spend some time at The Gordon to enhance must be currently employed under a training your workplace training. contract and referred by their employer. How often do I attend? Further study options PT - 1 day per week for 4 terms | as arranged • AHC51016 Diploma of Sports Turf with employer. Management • AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture. Possible career outcomes • Greenkeeper/Turf Manager. | 11
Horticulture AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture Intakes Campus Attendance Duration February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 1 year April East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 1 year July East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 1 year October East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 1 year Course description Entrance requirements/prerequisites Do you have experience in the horticulture • Applicants must be aged 17 years and over. industry? Would like to upgrade your skills and • Applicants are expected to hold a Certificate gain a professional qualification to increase III in Horticulture, or possess relevant industry your employment opportunities? This course experience and post-trade skills. will qualify you to operate at a supervisory or • Applicants are expected to have literacy and management level in the nursery, landscape, numeracy skills to at least Year 11 or Australian turf, or parks and gardens industries. There are Core Skills Framework Level 3. day and evening classes included in this course, so you can fit it in around your work more easily. How often do I attend? FT - 3 days per week | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday | 9.00am - 4.00pm Includes some evening classes. Possible career outcomes • Landscape manager/designer • Nursery manager • Botanic gardener • Supervisor in area of speciality • Senior Horticulturalist. 12 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600
AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture Intakes Campus Attendance Duration February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: Up to 2 yrs April East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: Up to 2 yrs July East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: Up to 2 yrs October East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: Up to 2 yrs Course description Entrance requirements/prerequisites Are you working in horticulture, and would like • Applicants must be aged 17 years and over. to take your career to the next level? This • Applicants must have completed a Certificate course provides higher-end plant skills and will III or IV in a related field, and/or possess qualify you for supervisory and management relevant industry experience. positions. You will undertake 10 units of study, • To meet the academic requirements for the which you may choose according to your course, applicants are expected to have experience and career goals. The course literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or coordinator will discuss your subject selection Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3. with you prior to course commencement to ensure you meet the qualification requirements. NOTE: Applicants are required to undertake an independent assessment test to ensure they How often do I attend? can satisfactorily attain Australian Core Skills PT - 1 evening per week | Monday | Framework Level 3 in both reading and 5.30pm - 9.30 pm. numeracy to apply for a VET Student Loan. Possible career outcomes Further study options • Horticultural manager in area of specialty • Bachelor of Environmental Science • Consultant (Environmental Management and Sustainability) • Senior botanic gardener. • Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) • Bachelor of Arts. | 13
Horticulture AHC51016 Diploma of Sports Turf Management Intakes Campus Attendance Duration February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 2 Years April East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 2 Years July East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 2 Years October East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Part-time: 2 Years Course description Entrance requirements/prerequisites: Are you working in a sports turf environment, • Applicants must be aged 17 years and over and would like to take your career to the next • Applicants must have completed the level? This course equips you with the latest Certificate III in Sports Turf Management. industry skills and knowledge, and covers a • To meet the academic requirements for the range of topics to prepare you for supervisory, course, applicants are expected to have management or consultant positions in the field literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or of turf management. The course covers staff Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3. and machinery management, setting up, conducting and analysing trials, plant NOTE: Applicants are required to undertake an protection and designing nutrient programs. independent assessment test to ensure they can satisfactorily attain Australian Core Skills How often do I attend? Framework Level 3 in both reading and PT - 1 night per week or online | day TBA | numeracy to apply for a VET Student Loan. 5.00pm - 9.00pm. Possible career outcomes • Golf course superintendent • Head groundsperson • Turf consultant • Curator of cricket and football ovals. 14 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600
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Conservation AHC31416 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management Intakes Campus Attendance Duration February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 6 months February Werribee Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months Classroom Day Ongoing East Geelong Campus Traineeship Part-time: 4 yrs Classroom Day Ongoing Werribee Traineeship Part-time: 4 yrs April Werribee Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months July Werribee Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months July East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 6 months October Werribee Classroom Day Part-time: 12 months Course description How often do I attend? Do you have an interest in the environment, Werribee Campus: FT - 2 days per week | enjoy being outdoors and hands-on work? Thursday and Friday | 9.00am - 3.30pm Then this program is ideal for you. The course Werribee Campus: PT - 1 day per week | will equip you with comprehensive skills and Thursday or Friday | 9.00am - 3.30pm knowledge to enter a range of natural resource East Geelong Campus: FT - 4 days per week | management industries. This course has an Monday - Thursday | 9.00am - 4.00pm emphasis on practical skills and hands-on learning in a variety of locations and East Geelong Campus: PT - 2 days per week | environments such as the Bellarine Peninsula, select from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Western Districts, Werribee and Otways. Thursday | 9.00am - 4.00pm. Subject areas include revegetation techniques, seed collection, fencing, GPS, pest plant and Entrance requirements/prerequisites animal control, machinery use, propagation • Applicants must be aged 16 or over. skills and fauna identification. • Any student under the age of 17 must provide This course is best suited to school leavers and a Transition from School form prior to those entering the workforce for the first time. undertaking this course. Class sizes are limited to enable high quality • Applicants are expected to have literacy and educational experiences which include numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core significant time outside the classroom learning Skills Framework Level 2. in the field. • Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants Possible career outcomes must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer. • Bushland crew member • Conservation crew team member • Bush regeneration program member • Pest and weed crew member • Landcare worker • Environmental team member. 16 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600
AHC40916 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management Intakes Campus Attendance Duration February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 1 year Course description Possible career outcomes Do you have an interest in the environment, • Revegetation officer enjoy being outdoors and hands-on? Would • Park ranger you like to further your study to gain a career in • Ecotourism officer the natural resource management industry? This practical, hands-on course provides a solid • Catchment management officer grounding in environmental and natural • Landcare coordinator resource management with an emphasis on • Flora and fauna management officer technical skills for field work. • Fire management officer Each study day is different and you will spend a great deal of time outside the classroom. You • Community engagement officer. will be travelling on regular field trips to our Entrance requirements/prerequisites fantastic State and National Parks, coastal environments and catchment areas, increasing • Applicants must be aged 17 or over. your employability skills and gaining industry • Applicants are expected to hold a Certificate contacts. III in Conservation and Land Management, or This course is a prerequisite for the AHC51116 possess relevant industry experience and Diploma of Conservation and Land post-trade skills. Management. • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills to at least Year 11 or Work placement/industry experience Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3. The course requires students to undertake 40 hours of work placement and at least 40 hours Further study options of volunteering or self-sourced experience. • AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management. How often do I attend? FT - 4 days per week | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday | 9.00am - 4.00pm. | 17
Conservation and Land Management AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Intakes Campus Attendance Duration February East Geelong Campus Classroom Day Full-time: 2 yrs Course description Possible career outcomes Do you have an interest in the environment, • Park ranger enjoy being outdoors and hands-on? This • Landcare project officer course will provide you with specialised • Catchment or natural resource management knowledge of natural resource management, officer with an emphasis on technical and practical skills. You will learn about natural area • Fire management officer restoration, catchment and wildlife • Ecotourism management, plant and animal identification, • Flora and fauna management community engagement, fire management, survey techniques, mapping, sustainable land • Conservation team member. use and pest management. Entrance requirements/prerequisites: You will benefit from our location close to many • Applicants must be aged 17 years and over. State and National Parks, coastal environments and catchment areas, which are used regularly • To meet the academic requirements for the for field work. These field trips also provide the course, applicants are expected to have opportunity to increase your employability literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or skills and gain industry contacts. Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3. NOTE: Applicants are required to undertake an Work placement/industry experience independent assessment test to ensure they During the course, you will be required to can satisfactorily attain Australian Core Skills undertake a minimum of 120 hours of industry Framework Level 3 in both reading and experience. This is made up of 40 hours of numeracy to apply for a VET Student Loan. structured placement, and at least 80 hours of volunteering or self-sourced experience. Further study options • Bachelor of Environmental Science How often do I attend? (Environmental Management and FT - 3 days per week | Tuesday, Wednesday Sustainability) and Thursday | 9.00am - 4.00pm. • Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) • Bachelor of Environmental Science (Marine Biology) • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science • Bachelor of Arts. 18 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600
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