Graduate Diploma
Protected cropping is one of the fastest growing food producing sectors in Australia. This program is fully accredited and unique to Western, incorporating science, technology and business skills with a focus on intensive horticulture.
Graduates can look forward to career opportunities including:
An horticultural consultant is required to give advice to farmers and enterprise, government about crop choices, soil usage and fertilizer options. Outcomes for stakeholders include successful cultivation and higher yields which meet financial objectives.
As a technician in this field you will grow and sustain plants so they can be used for food, medicine, education or decoration. Duties may include diagnosing and treating plant diseases as well as planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning and transplanting plants.