Graduate Diploma in Protected Cropping

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.

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Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$22,800 per year / $22,800 total

About this course

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.

Study locations

Hawkesbury

Career pathways

Graduates can look forward to career opportunities including:

Horticultural consultant
Horticultural technician
Horticultural Business Manager
Crop Manager/ Nursery Manager
Business Consultant
Growers

Horticultural consultant

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.

Horticultural technician

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.