South West TAFE

AHC31120

Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Apprenticeship)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification is offered to those employed as full-time apprentice.

This apprenticeship will give you the hands-on skills and knowledge to begin your career working in a production nursery and/ or retail nursery. With a combination of on the job training and block releases, you will develop a range of skills including plant identification, pest and disease identification and control and plant nutrition as well as gaining practical experience.

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

Estimated Fee* $0 - $19,420 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$19,420
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$19,420
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with South West TAFE to find out more.
Study mode Traineeship
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $19,420 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Apprenticeship) 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

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

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.