South Metropolitan TAFE

AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Be guided and inspired by our team of expert lecturers who are industry professionals, as you are equipped with the technical training and communication skills you need to begin your horticulture career. You'll gain a strong knowledge of plant identification and nutrition, implementing propagation plans, providing information on plants and their culture, and controlling weeds and pests. You'll develop key skills in irrigation systems, safely working with chemicals, pruning, soil improvement, how to implement a grassed area maintenance program, and much more.

Delivery mode

South Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations

130 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

There are no mandated entry requirements.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $1,999 Fees are based on full-time study.

Government funding may be available WA

WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.

Enquire with South Metropolitan TAFE to check your eligibility.

* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with South Metropolitan TAFE.

Domestic students only

Study mode On Campus

Duration 6 Months

Estimated fee* $1,999 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Horticulture will prepare you for the following roles.

Nursery Hand

A Nursery Hand works on the daily tasks needed to successfully run a plant nursery. Your role might require you to help propagate or cultivate plan...

Avg yearly income $52,000

Entry barriers Low

Garden Labourer

A Garden Labourer assists with the care of gardens, parks and landscaped areas. You might prepare areas for planting, including levelling sites and...

Avg yearly income $49,920

Entry barriers Low

Landscape Labourer

A Landscape Labourer helps with the creation of green spaces such as parks, public areas or private residential gardens. You might prepare a site f...

Avg yearly income $52,000

Entry barriers Low

Nurseryperson

A Nurseryperson propagates and cultivates plants for sale to the public or to a wholesale market. You’ll liaise with customers and tend to plants a...

Avg yearly income $62,400

Entry barriers Low

Greenkeeper

A Greenkeeper cares for a range of sporting fields, most commonly golf courses. You’ll maintain greens, fairways and other areas of the course to e...

Avg yearly income $62,400

Entry barriers Low

Groundsperson

A Groundsperson maintains sporting fields in a range of facilities. You’ll look after grassed or turfed surfaces with a range of tasks including mo...

Avg yearly income $62,400

Entry barriers Low

Irrigation Assistant

Irrigation Assistants install and maintain irrigation systems in a range of settings. You might specialise in agricultural irrigation or work on sy...

Avg yearly income $62,400

Entry barriers Low

Council Maintenance Worker

A Council Maintenance Worker conducts a range of duties on local government facilities. You might work in parks and gardens, on roadside areas or o...

Avg yearly income $70,200

Entry barriers Low

About South Metropolitan TAFE

South Metropolitan TAFE offers more than 300 qualifications, from foundation courses to apprenticeships and traineeships, to diplomas and skill sets. We have over 25,000 students across our Perth campuses and more students in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America through partnerships offshore.

Operating since 2016

Legal name South Metropolitan TAFE

RTO code 52787