AHC30716

Certificate III in Horticulture

If you love all things flora, the Certificate III in Horticulture is an entry path into gardening, landscaping, and nursery work. You’ll quickly learn to tell the real plants from the weeds, then how to install and maintain plant displays and nursery plants. This nationally recognised qualification also covers weed control, soil improvement, pressurised irrigation systems, amenity pruning, and the environmental application of chemicals. Enquire now for the unit list and entry requirements.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus / Online / Traineeship

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Critical Thinking

Evaluating the benefits and costs of different solutions for a problem.

Customer and Personal Service

Such as understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.

Deductive Reasoning

Use rules to solve problems.

Monitoring

Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

$960 weekly pay

$960 weekly pay

$960 weekly pay

$960 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Agricultural Consultant

$1,635 weekly pay

Agricultural Economist

$1,250 weekly pay

Agricultural Manager

$1,600 weekly pay

Agricultural Scientist

$1,500 weekly pay

Agronomist

$1,150 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Units of Competency

You will be required to complete a number of units of competencey for this qualifiation. Example units have been provided below but may vary for each provider.

AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture

AHCPMG301 Control weeds

AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes

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Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Certificate III in Horticulture AHC30716. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in. There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.