Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture (formally known as Horticultural Skills Australia) is a specialist school delivering high quality industry-based training to the Australian Horticulture Industry and is a leading pathway provider working in association with major universities and industry partners in Australia.
ACAH specialises in the provision of consulting and training services to the Australian Agriculture & Horticulture industry. It delivers high quality training to the Australian Production and Amenity Horticulture Industry sectors. The objective of its training programs is to assist commercial enterprises and institutions to achieve their training requirements in the increasingly competitive and changing environment.
With its reputation to provide high quality consultancy service to the industry, ACAH delivers its training programs on the platform of best industry practice by incorporating emerging technologies and improved work practices that students are trained to meet the current industry standards.
ACAH training programs have job relevance because industry advice is the key component of course development. The industry specific training programs allow students to complete training on a flexible delivery system. Through this flexible training delivery student are able to complete their qualifications in the classroom, in the laboratories and on the job, whilst undertaking valuable work experience followed by intensive work experience / skilling on commercial farms and nurseries. This training methodology ensures that on completion of their training programs our graduates are job ready to operate across the wider sectors of the horticulture industry.
The City Campus is the main campus of ACAH and is located in the heart of the Melbourne city. Melbourne, rated the most livable city in the in the world is vibrant and full of culture. It boasts great festivals and shopping, world-renowned food and wine and fabulous arts.