Certificate III in Horticulture

Provider:
Course Code:
AHC30716
CRICOS Code:
108961J
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Agriculture, Environmental Studies
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Mulgrave, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 9,700 - 12,800 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
April, July

Course Overview

The Certificate III in Horticulture gives a qualification that provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture.

Course Structure

This qualification consists of the following 16 units of competency; 5 core units and 11 elective units:

Core Units:

  1. AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
  2. AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
  3. AHCPMG301 Control weeds
  4. AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  5. AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf area

Elective Units:

  1. AHCLSC301 Set out site for construction works
  2. AHCLSC306 Implement a paving project
  3. AHCLSC304 Erect timber structures and features
  4. AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants
  5. AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
  6. AHCSOL301 Prepare growing media
  7. AHCTRF303 Implement a grassed area maintenance program
  8. AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals
  9. AHCARB303 Perform pruning operations
  10. AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
  11. FWPFGM321 Fall trees manually (advanced)

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements

There are no training package entry requirements associated with this qualification however the following local entry requirements apply:

  • Basic knowledge of computing skills
  • Be able to satisfactorily participate in pre-enrolment interview
Minimum Age to Apply International students must be 18 years of age or above.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency with a valid IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent.

Career Opportunities

When successfully completed students can apply for jobs within the business industry which may include and of the following high level, specialised qualification can lead to in-demand roles such as:

  • Horticulturist
  • Irrigation Service Technician
  • Horticulture Consultant
  • Sustainable Horticulture Promotional Officer
  • Interior Plant Scaper

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