Canberra Institute of Technology
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Parks and Gardens course will suit you if you enjoy working outdoors and is designed for those who are interested in shaping the environment around us.
You will gain specialist knowledge about a range of plants and conditions to grow and maintain a stable environment, whether that's a park, garden, nature reserve or sports turf.
You will learn and practise your skills in our 4 ½ hectare CIT Bruce horticulture facility, offsite excursions and field work on real life projects.
Delivery mode
Canberra Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 35 Vowels Crescent, Bruce
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- ACT Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the ACT Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Parks and Gardens 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...
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...
Gardener
A Gardener establishes and maintains green spaces such as private gardens, community parks or landscaped public spaces. You might prepare an area 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 Canberra Institute of Technology
CIT delivers accredited courses to industry, enterprise and community partners addressing skill requirements in a responsive and timely manner. Scoped to deliver over 180 nationally recognised accredited courses, CIT is ready to assist your workforce to upskill and meet the emerging demands of business and industry.
