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Irrigation (Certificate IV & Diploma)
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Program Details
This course is run at the WA Horticulture and Environmental Science Skills Centre and provides training in irrigation systems for Turf, Nursery, Landscape and Production horticulture. Students who complete the Certificate IV will have the technical skills to be able to provide some supervision of others in the work place. The Diploma provides students with further technical, supervisory and management skills that are required in the irrigation industry.

Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point):	1.5 to 2 years of full-time study
Study Location(s) Available:	Murdoch
College(s):	Challenger
Approximate Tuition Costs:	A$5,000 per semester
Commencement/Intake Availability:	February and July
Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start):	There are material fees for each course. These are around: A$400 for the Cert IV and A$300 for the Diploma
Other Info:	Students will need to have appropriate clothing for working outside, safety boots, secateurs, a sharpening stone, ear muffs and a cartridge respirator. These can be purchased through the College.*

Download our Subject handbook (PDF) of all Horticulture, Conservation & Land Management courses.

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

Certificate IV in Irrigation
Diploma of Irrigation

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome. Please see the study pathway diagram below.

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General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into the Certificate IV requires the equivalent of Australian Year 10 with passes in English, Maths & Science.

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.

What You'll Learn in Each Course

The WA Horticulture and Environmental Science Skills Centre is the main deliverer of irrigation training in Western Australia and has recently launched the new national irrigation qualifications into its program. This includes training irrigation systems in Turf, Nursery, Landscape and Production horticulture.

Work Experience, Activities & Events

Industry placement forms part of the assessment for several units in this course and provides students with skills for other assessments. It also allows students the opportunity to meet people involved in the irrigation industry, and gain better knowledge of what working in the irrigation industry involves.

Career Outcomes

Depending on the stage of completion, graduates can be employed as an Irrigation Installer, Irrigation Contractor or Designer, Irrigation maintenance/fitter or Irrigation Manager.

Further Study & University Options

Successful completion of the Diploma may allow students to continue further studies at university in related subjects. Please contact your specific university of interest for more details on entry.

Other Study Costs:

There are material fees payable to the College upon commencement for each course. These are around: A$425 (Cert II), A$350 (Cert III), A$400 (Cert IV), A$300 (Diploma).

Dress requirements are for a work shirt, shorts/trousers, hat, sun screen, gloves (optional) and safety boots (which will cost around A$150 - A$250). The equipment required are: secateurs, a sharpening stone, ear muffs and a cartridge respirator. These will cost about A$250. Uniforms and equipment can be purchased through the College.

Detailed Course & Unit Information

These courses consist of required units and a broad choice of elective units allowing students to specialise in certain areas. A sample program structure and unit outline is available in the Subject handbook (PDF).

Other General Study Information

For further information about studying at TAFE WA please see our TAFE Colleges section or find out about the application process by clicking on:

Student Profile

Student: David Gilhespy - England

Course: Certificate IV in Land Management

Where: Challenger TAFE - Murdoch

"I am enjoying my TAFE experience. A variety of learning opportunities keep me interested and I feel a sense of advancement. The campus I attend is small and has a relaxed learning atmosphere."

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