Course CodeHt0EXFee CodeACDuration (approx)300 hoursQualificationDiploma A Diploma Level Course Through Mentoring and Examination PREREQUISITES: Applicants must satisfy one of the following: * At least 8 years industry experience * Passed year 12 exams plus at least 5 years industry experience * An approved certificate plus at least 3 years industry experience * A relevant degree plus 3 years relevant experience PROCEDURES: There are four stages to this diploma program: 1. Registration - submit a resume' with initial registration fee and enrolment fee 2. Preliminary Examination - You are sent an unsupervised exam to do. The school makes a detailed assessment and recommends what preparation is needed for exams. 3. Preparation for exams - 2nd and Final fee due at this stage 4. Examinations - Five two hour written exams plus one 2 hour practical exam are sat. The written exams can be conducted anywhere in Australia. The practical exams can be arranged in most centres. Exams are in the following areas; horticultural practices, plantsmanship - plant knowledge, horticultural technology, horticultural science, horticultural management, practical horticultural skills. NOTE: Course duration may be 300 hrs on average; but for some, highly experienced people it can be less; and for others, it may be a lot more. WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE? If you have a background in horticulture but lack formal qualifications - this course will help you to gain those qualifications with the guidance of qualified tutors (with extensive industry experience).