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The Horticulture Teacher is responsible for teaching a range of Horticultural subjects, including OH&S, turf, pest and diseases, nutrition and plant culture, machinery operation, propagation and soils, design, plant establishment and revegetation.

• Develop and Evaluate Student Learning Programs: Create and maintain student learning programs, projects, and associated materials that meet curriculum and contract requirements.
• Secure and Manage Work Placement: Assist in securing and managing work placement or vocational experience components connected to program delivery.
• Develop Teaching Resources and Assessments: Create teaching resources and assessments that meet curriculum and contract requirements and client needs.
• Use Diverse and Appropriate Adult Learning Methodologies: Utilize diverse and appropriate adult learning methodologies to engage students.
• Participate in Classes and Programs: Participate in classes and programs to ensure effective delivery of horticultural education.

• Appropriate Post-Secondary Qualifications: Hold appropriate post-secondary qualifications together with relevant and recent industrial experience.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Understanding of Adult Learning Principles: Demonstrate a clear understanding of adult learning principles, teaching methodologies, and a high standard of teaching practice.
• Teaching Skills and ICT Proficiency: Possess well-developed teaching skills, including the ability to select and use a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies, and excellent ICT skills to produce work for learners.
• Working with Children Check: Hold a current Working with Children Check (Employee).