from memory cert II takes 6months to a year and cert III 1-2 years. but i hear that the cert system might be getting a bit of a shake up. and this all long distance no night school. often in cert II atleast i was learning the science behind what i already worked and in certIII i learnt plenty. considered doing IV . anyone out there doing cert IV at the mo?
thats a fair point bluey,.... to be honest when I studied I didn't intend to be pushing a mower for a living, but that was 26 years ago. Also, to be honest, I've forgotten most of it and have amassed more useful/practical knowledge through hands on experience. Its all good, and you never stop learning
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Bluey
Completed Cert in Horticulture in 1986 whilst working in a wholesale nursery, and part-time gardening/landscaping.
Gained experience working with some brilliant plantsmen/horticulturists.
Worked in several retail garden centres,studied allied courses.
Studied Diploma in Garden Design.
I apply sound horticultural practice in my work gained from work experience,studies and customers.
Cheers Astro.
i think it helps me everyday. im trying to expand the gardening side of my business more than the mowing though.
when i first started up for my self i picked up a good liittle landscaping contract that took a few days to do including bringing in plenty top soil and installing irrigation. couldnt have done that without past experience and knowledge. that job paid for my trailer. very hasppy to be able to pay off a big expense just like that. wish i was getting a bit more of that kind of work...
Maybe drop flyers with your qualifications on it? I get heaps of gardening work through flyers..
I am confident with hardscape but a bit nervous with the softscape because my knowledge isn't there with what plant goes where and stuff like that so if a customer asks me to do a landscaping job I tell them to get a plan done or go to Flower Power and pick out the plants they want and I will put them in.
I have thought of doing a coarse but I am getting a bit long in the tooth now so probably wont, I do a fair bit of reading about it but will never be a top notch gardener LOL This site is good with people like you here I can always find an answer if needed..
Cheers
Dean