Certificates and Diplomas

Certificate and diploma studies in horticulture at polytechnics and private training establishments offer qualifications that aim to prepare you for a career in the horticulture industry. If you take this option and it's not part of your employment, check that the campus-based programme you're considering provides a blend of classroom learning and real-world experience, teaching you about plant science, managing production, and sustainable practices. By studying on campus, you should get access to specialised facilities and equipment, as well as the opportunity to work directly with plants and horticulture operations. Whether you're interested in growing plants, managing orchards, glasshouses, or market gardens, or working in sustainable food production, certificate and diploma studies can provide a direct path to employment in horticulture. Keep a look out for work-experience opportunities while you study.