Further advance / or enhance your career options in horticulture with this course that will qualify you to work in nurseries and parks and gardens.
AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
Subsidised | $320 - $640 |
Concession | $320 - $640 |
Full fee | $6,355 |
International | $6,200 |
Get a head start on your career in horticulture with this 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.
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.
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.
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.
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AHCPCM302Provide information on plants and their cultureUnit 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 | |
AHCPMG301Control weedsUnit code: AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds | |
AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disordersUnit 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 | |
AHCSOL303Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areasUnit code: AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | |
AHCWHS301Contribute to work health and safety processesUnit 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 |
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North and Far North Queensland | ||
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipmentUnit 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 | |
AHCPCM303Identify plant specimensUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD304Implement a landscape maintenance programUnit 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 | |
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCNAR303Implement revegetation worksUnit code: AHCNAR303 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 | Cairns Only |
AHCNAR305Collect native seedUnit code: AHCNAR305 |
Collect native seed | Cairns Only |
AHCNSY203Undertake propagation activitiesUnit 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 | Cairns Only |
AHCNSY301Maintain nursery plantsUnit code: AHCNSY301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for nursery plants. |
Maintain nursery plants | Cairns Only |
AHCNSY304Deliver and promote sales of plantsUnit code: AHCNSY304 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 | Cairns Only |
AHCIRG332Operate pressurised irrigation systemsUnit code: AHCIRG332 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate low volume and sprinkler irrigation systems. |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems | Townsville (Bohle) only |
AHCLPW306AUndertake sampling and testing of waterUnit code: AHCLPW306A Unit description: This unit covers the process of sampling and testing water quality as part of a monitoring program and defines the standard required to: plan a water sampling program under direction; test and correlate equipment; sample and test water; record results on data sheets. |
Undertake sampling and testing of water | Townsville (Bohle) only |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit 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 | Townsville (Bohle) only |
AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsawsUnit 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 | Townsville (Bohle) only |
Greater Brisbane | ||
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCIRG306Troubleshoot irrigation systemsUnit 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 | |
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipmentUnit 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 | |
AHCNSY301Maintain nursery plantsUnit code: AHCNSY301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for nursery plants. |
Maintain nursery plants | |
AHCNSY306Implement a propagation planUnit 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 | |
AHCPCM301Implement a plant nutrition programUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD303Perform specialist amenity pruningUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD304Implement a landscape maintenance programUnit 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 | |
AHCWRK309Apply environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit 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 | |
Wide Bay Burnett | ||
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipmentUnit 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 | |
AHCNAR301Maintain Natural AreasUnit code: AHCNAR301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain natural areas. |
Maintain Natural Areas | |
AHCNAR303Implement revegetation worksUnit code: AHCNAR303 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 | |
AHCNSY306Implement a propagation planUnit 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 | |
AHCPCM303Identify plant specimensUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD302Plan and maintain plant displaysUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD303Perform specialist amenity pruningUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD304Implement a landscape maintenance programUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD305Conduct operational inspection of park facilitiesUnit 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 | |
AHCWRK309Apply environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit 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 | |
Sunshine Coast | ||
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCLSC304Erect timber structures and featuresUnit code: AHCLSC304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to erect timber structures and features as a component of landscape project works. |
Erect timber structures and features | |
AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsawsUnit 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 | |
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipmentUnit 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 | |
AHCNAR301Maintain Natural AreasUnit code: AHCNAR301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain natural areas. |
Maintain Natural Areas | |
AHCNSY303Install and maintain plant displaysUnit code: AHCNSY303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain plant displays. Plant displays can be permanent, semi-permanent and temporary displays of plant life under a range of gardening, exhibition, visual merchandising, marketing and commercial leasing and hiring activities. |
Install and maintain plant displays | |
AHCPCM303Identify plant specimensUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit 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 | |
AHCWRK309Apply environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit 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 | |
BSBWOR204Use business technologyUnit code: BSBWOR204 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use computer software and organise electronic information and data. |
Use business technology | |
Gold Coast | ||
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCNSY306Implement a propagation planUnit 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 | |
AHCPCM301Implement a plant nutrition programUnit 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 | |
AHCPCM303Identify plant specimensUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD303Perform specialist amenity pruningUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD304Implement a landscape maintenance programUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD305Conduct operational inspection of park facilitiesUnit 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 | |
AHCSOL301Prepare growing mediaUnit 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 | |
AHCTRF302Establish turfUnit 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 | |
Darling Downs and South West | ||
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit 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 | |
AHCIRG306Troubleshoot irrigation systemsUnit 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 | |
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipmentUnit 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 | |
AHCNSY201Pot up plantsUnit 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 | |
AHCNSY203Undertake propagation activitiesUnit 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 | |
AHCPCM301Implement a plant nutrition programUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD304Implement a landscape maintenance programUnit 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 | |
AHCTRF303Implement a grassed area maintenance programUnit 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 | |
AHCPGD303Perform specialist amenity pruningUnit 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 |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Cairns | 01 February 2021 | 6 months | Full time 4 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $320 Concession: $320 |
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) | 01 February 2021 | 6 months | Full time 4 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $320 Concession: $320 |
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Grovely | 25 January 2021 | 12 months | Part time 2 nights including 1 part day per week | Classroom | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $640 Concession: $640 |
Mt Gravatt | 25 January 2021 | 6 months | Full time up to 4 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $640 Concession: $640 |
Grovely | 25 January 2021 | 6 months | Full time up to 4 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $640 Concession: $640 |
Ipswich | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time 3 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $320 Concession: $320 |
Ipswich | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time 3 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $320 Concession: $320 |
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Hervey Bay | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
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Ashmore | 25 January 2021 | 18 months | Part time 1 night per week - for existing workers | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $640 Concession: $640 |
Ashmore | 19 April 2021 | 9 months | Full time 2 days per week | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $640 Concession: $640 |
Ashmore | 12 July 2021 | 9 months | Full time 2 days per week | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $640 Concession: $640 |
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Toowoomba | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time 3 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $320 Concession: $320 |
Toowoomba | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time 3 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $6,355 Subsidised: $320 Concession: $320 |
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In addition to your scheduled class hours you will be expected to complete additional study in your own time.
The course cost indicated is for students on an international student visa. If you’re visiting Australia on a non-student visa (e.g. partner visa, working holiday, employer sponsor etc.) please contact us directly for the price applicable to you.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathwaysNo matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Western Union Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Western Union and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:
Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You will also be required to have access to and bring to class a light long sleeved shirt, steel capped boots, safety glasses, ear muffs or plugs, a sun safe hat, sunscreen, secateurs, rubber dishwashing gloves, and gardening gloves. You may also be required to have access to an 8m retractable tape measure and calculator for select units.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
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International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways