Careers

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Get out and Get Green!  

In a world where we are all conscious of doing our bit for the environment, our industry is the true ‘green' industry offering a wide range of green careers.

Whether you want to go to university, TAFE or just want on-the-job training there is an option that will suit you.  

There are many benefits to working with plants, notably working outside in the fresh air making things grow.

A career in the nursery and garden industry gives you the opportunity to be a part of creating healthier urban landscapes from large public spaces down to the suburban backyard, balcony or courtyard.

A career in the nursery & garden industry GETS YOU OUT and GETS YOU GREEN!

 

So, where to start?   First of all you need to know what's out there!

Put simply, our sector of the Horticulture industry (Amenity Horticulture / Lifestyle Horticulture) can be divided into 9 main groups. These groups are:

"I first started to consider horticulture as a career a few years ago.  I realised that there was never a day I didn't enjoy going to work.  I love being in a career where the knowledge, learning and interest never ends."

 

Sally Blakeley-Fook, ACT

* photo courtesy of Rural Pres

Sally Blakeley-Fook
NSW/ACT State Winner
NGIA Student Scholarship Program 2008