Get started on your career in horticulture!
Build a strong foundation of horticulture knowledge while gaining the specialist skills to work in large open spaces, like parklands or sporting fields.
With this entry-level course you will gain horticulture skills in plant identification and plant care, landscape management, propagating, pruning and fertilising to maintain gardens and nurseries.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you for employment as a horticulturist, and/or to work in a nursery, or parks and gardens.
The Certificate III in Horticulture will help you:
- Recognise plants, prepare plant specimens and plant trees and shrubs.
- Install and maintain plant displays and nursery plants.
- Implement soil improvements for plant and turf areas, and plant nutrition programs.
- Conduct site inspections and operational inspections of park facilities.
- Control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders.
- Implement a grassed area maintenance program.
If you want a course that will best assist you in furthering your career, with flexible study options and supportive training, this qualification may be for you!
This course allows you to specialise in open space management, it broadens your employment opportunities to include larger organisations, like governments and local councils.
Our highly-experienced trainers provide guidance and support every step of the way, to ensure you have the knowledge and practical skills you need to work in this field.
12 months full-time or 24 months part-time.
Start anytime.
Four intensive classroom study blocks are conducted annually providing students the opportunity to streamline core study to 12 weeks.
Please contact us for further information regarding study block schedules.
Chose a study mode that suits your lifestyle. We offer face-to-face sesssions, classroom groups and online study options.
Online study gives you the flexibility to fit your study around your existing commitments while still having the support of industry experts. Study at your own pace and access the course materials at a time that is suitable to you, from right where you are.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, before enrolling your proficiency in language, literacy and numeracy will be assessed to determine what level of support you may need to assist you through your study program.
You will need to have access to a computer with an internet connection.
Core
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AHCWHS301
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Contribute to work health and safety processes
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AHCPCM302
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Provide information on plants and their culture
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AHCPMG301
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Control weeds
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AHCPMG302
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Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
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AHCSOL303
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Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
Elective
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AHCCHM303
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Prepare and apply chemicals
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AHCCHM304
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Transport, handle and store chemicals
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AHCNSY301
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Maintain nursery plants
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AHCMOM304
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Operate machinery and equipment
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AHCIRG306
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Troubleshoot irrigation systems
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AHCPCM301
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Implement a plant nutrition program
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AHCLSC301
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Set out site for construction works
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AHCPGD301
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Implement a plant establishment program
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AHCWRK209
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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
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AHCWRK204
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Work effectively in the industry
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AHCWRK205
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Participate in workplace communication
Assessment methods include tests, projects, assignments, practical observations and group discussions.
