South West TAFE
Certificate III in Horticulture (Traineeship)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification is offered to those employed as full-time trainee.
During this traineeship, you will expand your skills and knowledge on plant identi?cation, pruning, soil and plant nutrition, as well as gaining your Agricultural chemical users permit (ACUP).
This is delivered as a combination of on the job training and block release trade school.
During this course, you will gain skills in knowledge in areas including implementing plant establishment, nutrition programs, pruning shrubs and small trees, installing irrigation systems and controlling plant pests and diseases.
Delivery mode
South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Locations
- Princes Highway (Deakin University) Warrnambool
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You need to be employed in this field as an apprentice or trainee before commencing this course.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Horticulture (Traineeship) 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...
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...
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...
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...
About South West TAFE
South West TAFE is a world-class educator in an idyllic regional setting at the heart of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road region.
As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.
We offer over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, and all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections.
