Horticulture Traineeship

The Opportunity - 

Novaskill is currently partnered with a well-established local nursery to offer a Horticulture Traineeship, including training & ongoing mentoring from a welcoming team there to support your career building.

We're looking for those looking to start their traineeship!

You'll be completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Horticulture whilst gaining experience & developing relationships in the Lawn and Maintenance Industry.

 

 Learnings - 

• Propagate and grow your own plants

• Maintain gardens and landscapes

• Safely use garden chemicals keeping environmental and sustainability guidelines in mind

• Plan and implement programs for pest and disease control, plant nutrition and soil improvement

• Apply specialist amenity pruning techniques

• Recognise common and exotic plant species

 

Outcomes – 

• Techniques to look after your own garden

• An understanding of what it's like to work in the horticulture industry

• The skills and confidence to seek employment in the horticulture industry

• A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities 

 

Apprenticeship Suitability Recommendations – 
To succeed in this apprenticeship, we recommend you have – 

• Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to use hand tools

• An interest in the horticulture industry

• A basic level of physical fitness

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

• Ability to work well as part of a team

• Commitment to safety   

 

About You -

• A keen interest in plants, the natural environment and science

• A willingness to work hard

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Feel strongly about working outdoors

• Drivers Licence & Reliable Transport is a must

 

Novaskill is about enriching people’s lives and cultivating futures. As a dynamic not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation and Group Training Organisation (RTO & GTO), we offer a range of Vocational Education and Training pathways to our communities. Our still growing presence spans seven locations from Northern NSW to the Central Coast.

For over four decades, Novaskill has been a beacon of opportunity, fostering exceptional career pathways for thousands of apprentices and trainees. Our legacy speaks volumes, making us one of Australia’s most enduring Registered and Group Training companies.

At Novaskill, our core mission is to support communities by enriching lives and driving positive change. We focus on building sustainable economic growth in key growth industries and creating pathways for long-term success among our target demographics.

If you’re interested in the role, reach out to our GTO Recruitment Team to request more information - [email protected] 

Alternatively, please apply directly via Seek.

For your application to be considered for this position, it is essential to include a cover letter along with your resume. 

What else is involved?
After submitting your online application, you may be invited by Novaskill via SMS or phone call to complete online testing, interviews, and pre-employment medicals.

We’ll also contact your references if you progress through these early recruitment stages.

Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages.

Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications, we can only get in touch with candidates who have been shortlisted.