Horticulture

About the course

This course provides the foundation for further study in areas such as agricultural economics, soil science and production animal science. In many cases, successful completion of a Diploma may give you a full year of credit towards a degree.

What you might learn

During this course, you will develop skills through subjects such as natural resource management, agricultural development and sustainability. By the end of the course, students should be able to find employment in the industry or apply for a Bachelors degree.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as farm management, stable management, plant breeder, feed sales/ management, nursery/ landscape officer, farm hand, and etc. in companies including Corporate Agriculture Australia, Agripath, SLR Consulting, KPMG, Department for Environment and Water, and etc.

Living Costs in Perth**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary**

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