Graduates of the course are equipped for employment in challenging positions in the rapidly expanding horticultural industry of Western Australia. These include advising and consulting industry, managing retail and production nurseries, vegetable gardens and orchards, administration of parks and outdoor recreation facilities, teaching, marketing horticultural products and supplies, technical and management research. Students who do not meet these requirements may still gain entry by completing appropriate bridging courses. Students are required to complete the work requirements during the semester vacations or may elect to complete the work part-time. Students with prior experience may be granted up to twelve weeks' exemption, subject to the presentation of an acceptable report.
Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic animals or plants in a managed environment.
Seafood science encompasses the science and technology of post harvest seafood handling, processing and live fish marketing. Both areas are multidisciplinary in nature, being based on, and integrated with, the sciences of aquatic biology and ecology, physiology, chemistry and biochemistry, as well as aspects of mathematics, physics and engineering. This course provides students with the theoretical basis of aquaculture, seafood processing and water quality management. The curriculum offers a generalised learning program that emphasises analytical, management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Options in aquatic science and ecotoxicology can also be studied.