AHC31120

Certificate III in Nursery Operations

Get a job at a nursery or garden centre with the AHC31120 Certificate III in Nursery Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to grow and care for nursery plants, using a range of chemicals and nursery equipment. The course covers: workplace safety, transporting and storing hazardous chemicals, recognising plant species, operating irrigation systems, understanding plant nutrition, recognising pests and diseases, selling plants to customers, operating vehicles and machinery, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, nursery career outcomes, and upcoming dates for enrolment.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus / Traineeship

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Nursery Hand

$960 weekly pay

Nurseryperson

$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.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Certificate III in Nursery Operations AHC31120. 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.