Certificate III in Nursery Operations
Provider:
Course Code:
AHC31120
CRICOS Code:
105346A
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Agriculture, Environmental Studies
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 9,973 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, June, September
Course Overview
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. Certificate III in Nursery Operations includes classroom and practical training and assessment to develop skills and knowledge in crop/plant selection, cultivation, management of soil, irrigation, fertilizers, weeds, control of pests and diseases, handling of chemicals, and work health and safety procedures (WHS).
Course Structure
To attain the qualification students must complete 16 total units of competency including 9 core units and 7 elective units.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | We do not enrol students under 18 years of age in any of our courses. Students must be 18 years and above at the time of course commencement |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Year 12 equivalent to Australian standards or above and/or Certificate level qualification from Australia |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Overseas applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by one of the following options: Overall English language tests results: IELTS 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent on PTE, CAE or TOEFL iBT. Certificate of completion from an Australian Senior Secondary School Certificate of completion from an Australian Qualification at a Certificate III level or above, within the last two years prior to the application Have completed at least 5 years of study in English medium in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland Upper-Intermediate level certificate from an Australian ELICOS provider All students are also required to undertake an Ironwood Institute Internal English test prior to course commencement. |
Career Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. For those with appropriate work experience, knowledge, and skills gained from this Certificate III can help the candidate to take on the following roles which include but not limited to:
- Horticulturist
- Nurseryperson
(Ironwood Institute does not guarantee an employment outcome, licence, or accreditation at the completion of this qualification).