This skillset is made of 1 accredited Unit and 2 non-accredited Units, giving young people employability skills and knowledge for the future, as well as a taste of a range of industries and study areas.

This program is relevant for young people who may want to move onto the larger Grow the Future Training Certificate in early spring, which takes young people through 16 weeks of training in Horticulture, Ecosystem Management and Business.

This 5-week program will be held at the Grow the Future Farm, 20 Auckland Street, Bega. It will run on Wednesdays, commencing on Wednesday 19 March 2025. This training is funded by the NSW Government for eligible participants. Call Kiama Community College on (02) 4232 1050 to determine your eligibility.

Grow the Future aims to provide experiences that are accessible and engaging for all. This training is designed to be hands-on and project-based within the field. It therefore suits young people who are interested in working with plants, landscapes, or sustainable business enterprise.

On successful completion, participants will receive a statement of attainment from BSB20120- Certificate II in Workplace Skills in the following units:

• BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices

And a certificate of participation in:

• • Raising Healthy Seedlings
  • Permaculture basics

This program is fully funded by the NSW government for eligible participants. 

If you are interested in the program, hit the enrol now button below

On successful completion, participants will receive a statement of attainment from AHC21020 – Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management and BSB20120- Certificate II in Workplace Skills in the following units:

• AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities
• AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes
• AHCECR203 Perform basic ecological restoration works
• AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs
• AHCPCM204 Recognise Plants
• AHCSAW201 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities

And a certificate of participation in:

• Producing Vegetables and Herbs
• Planting Practices
• Brush Cutting          

This program is fully funded by the NSW government for eligible participants. 

This Program will run in Spring 2025, If you are interested in the program, send us a message in the contact form at the bottom of this page. Enrolments are currently open for the Sustainable Futures Program only.

We are partnering with Kiama Community College Ltd, to deliver a training certificate which will equip young people with skills in Horticulture, Business, and Conservation and Ecosystem Management. This skillset is made of 6 accredited Units and 3 non-accredited Units, giving young people employability skills and knowledge for the future, as well as a taste of a range of industries and study areas.

This 16-week program will be held at the Grow the Future Farm, 20 Auckland Street, Bega. It will run on Wednesdays, commencing on Wednesday 6th September 2024 and is funded by the NSW Government for eligible participants.

Call Kiama Community Colleges on (02) 4423 0351 to discuss eligibility.

Grow the Future aims to provide experiences that are accessible and engaging for all. This training is designed to be hands-on and project-based within the field. It therefore suits young people who are interested in working with plants, landscapes, or business enterprise.