ARO College
Certificate III in Production Horticulture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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The Certificate III in Production Horticulture has 15 units of competency which are delivered over 14 months. There are 3 core subjects in this qualification which are essential for successfully growing and harvesting horticultural crops. Topics such as how to apply biosecurity measures, complying with industry quality assurance and wotkplace health and safety. Additionally, persons undertaking this course will gain the technical expertise to install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot irrigation systems, operate machinery and equipment and apply S7Chemicals to control plant pests and diseases.
Persons working as an irrigation maintainer, machinery maintainer or leading hand draw on a range of expertise in horticulture, plant and soil care and irrigation materials to implement and maintain the crops in private and community horticulture operations. This course outlines the special considerations that need to be made for the environment and site conditions to maintain production horticulture spaces, so they are safe, comfortable and sustainable.
Delivery mode
ARO College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Production Horticulture will prepare you for the following roles.
Farmhand
Farmhands assist with the daily work on farms including looking after livestock and tending to crops. You’ll help out with a range of tasks to keep...
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...
Organic Farmer
An Organic Farmer operates a farm that does not use chemicals like pesticides or herbicides when producing fruit and vegetables or grain. Organic l...
About ARO College
Grow your potential with ARO College. We specialise in delivering work based traineeships for the Horticulture, Landscape Construction & Design, Sports Turf, Production Horticulture and Nursery Operations industries. Our unique approach features 1:1 training and assessment sessions on-site every 4-6 weeks.
ARO College is the place to find a rewarding outdoor career in specialties like sports turf management, landscape construction and design, conservation and ecosystem management, and horticulture courses.
What sets us apart is our commitment to providing students with practical hands on skills through workplace training, ensuring our students obtain not just the knowledge but the practical skills they require.
