Ironwood Institute

AHC31120

Certificate III in Nursery Operations

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. Certificate III in Nursery Operations includes classroom and practical training and assessment to develop skills and knowledge in crop/plant selection, cultivation, management of soil, irrigation, fertilizers, weeds, control of pests and diseases, handling of chemicals, and work health and safety procedures (WHS).

Delivery mode

Ironwood Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • Level 3 112-118 Rundle Mall, Adelaide

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
International student applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 equivalent. Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $10,350 Fees are based on full-time study.
SA
  • SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Full Fee Tuition:
$10,350
Enquire with Ironwood Institute to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $10,350 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Nursery Operations 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 Ironwood Institute

Ironwood has grown steadily in the last nine years since its inception and as an Institute, we endeavour to provide our students with state-of-the-art training facilities, highly qualified and experienced staff to ensure our students have rewarding educational experience.