Certificate III in Horticulture

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At a glance

Get started on your career in horticulture with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work in nurseries and parks and gardens.

JOB PROSPECTS

Horticulturalist
Nursery Worker
Parks and Gardens Worker

COURSE OUTCOME

AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture

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Course overview

Get a head start on your career in horticulture with this entry-level qualification. You will gain horticulture skills in plant identification and plant care, landscape management, propagating, pruning and fertilising to maintain gardens and nurseries.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in gardens and nurseries grew over the past five years and is expected to continue to see stable growth in the future. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are hardworking, reliable, and have a positive attitude.

This course will also give you a broad range of knowledge in improving soil conditions, implementing plant nutrition program's, operating machinery and equipment, and maintaining nursery plants. Our highly-experienced staff are still strongly embedded in the industry and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to succeed.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you for employment as a horticulturist, and/or to work in a nursery, or parks and gardens.

Hands-on training

We take our lessons out of the classroom and into the field. Get your hands dirty in our industry-standard nurseries and play a pivotal role in our plant sales, which are open to the public.

Strong industry connections

At TAFE Queensland we pride ourselves on the strong industry connections. Our courses are designed so you get hands on, practical industry experience while studying.

Units

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 5 core and 11 elective units from the list below. Elective units will be specified for the students depending on the location they are studying.

Core units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME

AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture Unit code: AHCPCM302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information to clients and others about plants and their cultural requirements.	Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas Unit code: AHCSOL303	Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes Unit code: AHCWHS301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures.	Contribute to work health and safety processes
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders Unit code: AHCPMG302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control plant pests, diseases and disorders, taking into consideration Integrated Pest Management options. The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a range of pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms, assess damage or threat to plants and select and apply pest and disease controls and timing of operations. It includes preparing and calibrating equipment, monitoring the effectiveness of controls and keeping records.	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG301 Control weeds Unit code: AHCPMG301	Control weeds

Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.

Elective units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
Wide Bay Burnett
AHCNAR301 Maintain Natural Areas Unit code: AHCNAR301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain natural areas.	Maintain Natural Areas
AHCNAR303A Implement revegetation works Unit code: AHCNAR303A Unit description: This unit covers the process of implementing revegetation works and defines the standard required to: prepare the site for revegetation works; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; recognise and treat plant diseases on a revegetation site; treat weeds and competing plants; carry out revegetation works; and clean and maintain the revegetated site.	Implement revegetation works
AHCPGD305 Conduct operational inspection of park facilities Unit code: AHCPGD305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program Unit code: AHCPGD301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program Unit code: AHCPGD304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices Unit code: AHCWRK309 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCPGD302 Plan and maintain plant displays Unit code: AHCPGD302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and establish plant displays either indoors or as seasonal displays of annual and perennial plants in garden beds.	Plan and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan Unit code: AHCNSY306 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a propagation plan for a range of plants using a range of different propagation methods.	Implement a propagation plan
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals Unit code: AHCCHM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.	Transport and store chemicals
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment Unit code: AHCMOM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens Unit code: AHCPCM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Identify plant specimens
AHCPGD303 Perform specialist amenity pruning Unit code: AHCPGD303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Perform specialist amenity pruning
Gold Coast
AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program Unit code: AHCPGD301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Implement a plant establishment program
AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan Unit code: AHCNSY306 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a propagation plan for a range of plants using a range of different propagation methods.	Implement a propagation plan
AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program Unit code: AHCPCM301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments.	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens Unit code: AHCPCM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Identify plant specimens
AHCPGD303 Perform specialist amenity pruning Unit code: AHCPGD303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program Unit code: AHCPGD304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPGD305 Conduct operational inspection of park facilities Unit code: AHCPGD305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCSOL301 Prepare growing media Unit code: AHCSOL301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the requirements of a growing media for various plants and preparing and storing the media in accordance with the production specifications. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Prepare growing media
AHCTRF302 Establish turf Unit code: AHCTRF302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonization in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites.	Establish turf
AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals Unit code: AHCCHM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals Unit code: AHCCHM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.	Transport and store chemicals
Darling Downs and South West
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment Unit code: AHCMOM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCNSY201 Pot up plants Unit code: AHCNSY201 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transplant established plants with developed root systems.	Pot up plants
AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities Unit code: AHCNSY203 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.	Undertake propagation activities
AHCIRG306 Troubleshoot irrigation systems Unit code: AHCIRG306 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems.	Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program Unit code: AHCPCM301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments.	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program Unit code: AHCPGD301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program Unit code: AHCPGD304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPGD303 Perform specialist amenity pruning Unit code: AHCPGD303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCTRF303 Implement a grassed area maintenance program Unit code: AHCTRF303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas.	Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals Unit code: AHCCHM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals Unit code: AHCCHM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.	Transport and store chemicals
Other
AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan Unit code: AHCNSY306 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a propagation plan for a range of plants using a range of different propagation methods.	Implement a propagation plan
AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens Unit code: AHCPCM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Identify plant specimens
AHCSOL301 Prepare growing media Unit code: AHCSOL301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the requirements of a growing media for various plants and preparing and storing the media in accordance with the production specifications. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Prepare growing media
AHCTRF302 Establish turf Unit code: AHCTRF302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonization in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites.	Establish turf
SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services Unit code: SIRXPDK001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop product and service knowledge and provide information to customers.	Advise on products and services
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices Unit code: AHCWRK309 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities Unit code: AHCWRK305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate work site activities for small scale projects.	Coordinate work site activities
AHCTRF305 Renovate sports turf Unit code: AHCTRF305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement renovation or remediation of a sports turf area for minor projects and seasonal renovations in the turf industry.	Renovate sports turf
AHCPGD305 Conduct operational inspection of park facilities Unit code: AHCPGD305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCPGD302 Plan and maintain plant displays Unit code: AHCPGD302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and establish plant displays either indoors or as seasonal displays of annual and perennial plants in garden beds.	Plan and maintain plant displays
AHCPCM201 Recognise plants Unit code: AHCPCM201 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered plants. Plants include desired species as well as weeds.	Recognise plants
AHCNSY305 Prepare specialised plants Unit code: AHCNSY305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare specialised, unusual or rare plants in a production nursery or by other organisations, groups and individuals with a wide range of species and cultivars as the specialised plants or individual cultivars under production.	Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY304A Deliver and promote sales of plants Unit code: AHCNSY304A Unit description: This unit covers the process of transporting and delivering plants to retail outlets and other nurseries and the associated task of maintaining promotional displays and defines the standard required to: prepare and load plant orders from a production site; transport plants and other products to and from a production nursery; deliver and unload nursery products according to order requirements; maintain nursery product displays at retail outlets where necessary; use sales techniques to promote a range of nursery products.	Deliver and promote sales of plants
AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants Unit code: AHCNSY301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for nursery plants.	Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants Unit code: AHCNSY202 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for containerised nursery plants.	Care for nursery plants
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws Unit code: AHCMOM213 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment Unit code: AHCMOM203 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.	Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCIRG331 Install pressurised irrigation systems Unit code: AHCIRG331 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to install low and sprinkler volume irrigation systems.	Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG303 Measure irrigation delivery system performance Unit code: AHCIRG303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to measure pressure, flow and distribution uniformity of an irrigation system.	Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCBUS402 Cost a project Unit code: AHCBUS402 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to cost a project.	Cost a project

Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Cairns		up to 3 months	Self-paced	Recognition of Prior Learning	Full fee: $1,860

CairnsSelf-paced

WORKLOADSelf-paced

START DATES

COSTFull fee: $1,860

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Mt Gravatt	28 January 2020	6 months	Full time up to 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,980 Subsidised: $600 Concession: $600
Grovely	28 January 2020	6 months	Full time up to 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,980 Subsidised: $600 Concession: $600
Ipswich	28 January 2020	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,980 Subsidised: $300 Concession: $300

Mt GravattFull time up to 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADFull time up to 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,980
Subsidised: $600
Concession: $600

GrovelyFull time up to 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADFull time up to 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,980
Subsidised: $600
Concession: $600

IpswichFull time 3 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,980
Subsidised: $300
Concession: $300

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Ashmore	Anytime	1.5 years	Part time 1 night per week Wednesday	Classroom	Full fee: $5,980 Subsidised: $600 Concession: $600
Ashmore	28 January 2020	6 months	Full time 2 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,980 Subsidised: $600 Concession: $600

AshmorePart time 1 night per week
Wednesday

WORKLOADPart time 1 night per week
Wednesday

START DATESAnytime

COSTFull fee: $5,980
Subsidised: $600
Concession: $600

AshmoreFull time 2 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 2 days per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,980
Subsidised: $600
Concession: $600

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Toowoomba	28 January 2020	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $5,980 Subsidised: $300 Concession: $300

ToowoombaFull time 3 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $5,980
Subsidised: $300
Concession: $300

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Campus	Apprenticeship / Traineeship	Workplace Train and be assessed in your current workplace.	DROP IN DAYS Train with a teacher at a TAFE Queensland facility without an appointment.	BLOCK TRAINING Flexible training offered in blocks of one to six weeks.	DAY RELEASE Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance.	MOBILE VAN Training undertaken at your workplace with TAFE Queensland tools and equipment.	Mixed mode A combination of two or more delivery modes.
Cairns	Traineeship
The Whitsundays (Cannonvale)	Traineeship
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle)	Traineeship

CairnsTraineeship

Delivery Mode

Workplace
DROP IN DAYS
BLOCK TRAINING
DAY RELEASE
MOBILE VAN
Mixed mode

The Whitsundays (Cannonvale)Traineeship

Delivery Mode

Workplace
DROP IN DAYS
BLOCK TRAINING
DAY RELEASE
MOBILE VAN
Mixed mode

Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle)Traineeship

Delivery Mode

Workplace
DROP IN DAYS
BLOCK TRAINING
DAY RELEASE
MOBILE VAN
Mixed mode

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Resources required

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Certificate III in Horticulture

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JOB PROSPECTS

COURSE OUTCOME

STUDY LOCATIONS

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Cost

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What you need to know about apprenticeships and traineeships

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COST

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Assessment Methods

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Subsidised	$300 - $600
Concession	$300 - $600
Full fee	$1,860 - $5,980

Certificate III in Horticulture

At a glance

JOB PROSPECTS

COURSE OUTCOME

STUDY LOCATIONS

Ways to Study

Cost

Get Started Today

Course overview

Units

Get Started Today

Ways to study

What you need to know about studying on campus

What you need to know about apprenticeships and traineeships

Eligibility

COST

Get In touch

Get Started Today

University pathways

Payment options

Upfront payment

Payment plan

International Student Payment

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Important Information

Entry requirements

Resources required

Assessment Methods

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How to apply

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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University pathways

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