Associate Degree in Environmental Horticulture (881AA)

Intended learning outcomes

Students who have completed this course should have acquired the ability to:

• successfully organise, operate and develop a business plan;
• recognise alternatives and opportunities, and have a capacity for imaginative thinking, sound judgement, problem solving and decision making;
• act ethically in their approach to the performance of duties relevant to industry standards;
• perform a leadership role within their industry and community; and
• communicate effectively with employees, employers, clients and professional services in their industries.

Generic skills

This course encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the course students should have:

* An awareness of, and ability to utilise appropriate communication technology and methods for the storage, evaluation and analysis of information from a range of sources

* Ability to work effectively as an individual and participate as a member of a team

* Ability to plan work, problem-solve, use time effectively and manage small projects

* A capacity for creativity and innovation, through the application of skills and knowledge

* Well developed communication skills to allow informed dialogue and liaison with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community

Graduate attributes

On completion of the course students should have: an awareness of, and ability to utilise appropriate communication technology and methods for the storage, evaluation and analysis of information from a range of sources ability to work effectively as an individual and participate as a member of a team ability to plan work, problem-solve, use time effectively and manage small projects a capacity for creativity and innovation, through the application of skills and knowledge well developed communication skills to allow informed dialogue and liaison with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community