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Certificate III in Horticulture

Be the Change You Want to See in the World and Help Create a More Sustainable Environment.

Horticulture is the foundation of a healthy environment and is responsible for a wide range of core functions including food security, soil health and farming practices.
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Certificate III in Horticulture.

  • Flexible Delivery Options
  • 15-18 months
  • Nationally Accredited
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Turn Your Love of Nature Into a Successful Career

A Certificate III in Horticulture is the ideal starting point for those looking to start a career in this sector. Qualified graduates are highly sort after by nurseries, farms and parks and gardens services.

Plant the Seeds of Your Future

The Certificate III in Horticulture is the foundation qualification for those wanting to build a career in the nursery, landscaping, turf, or parks and gardens sectors. It provides the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to work confidently across a wide range of horticulture environments. Whether you’re starting out or looking to formalise your experience, the Certificate III in Horticulture will prepare you for meaningful work in one of Australia’s most vital and growing industries.

  • Providing information on plants and their culture.
  • Controlling weeds, plant pests and diseases.
  • Implementing soil improvements.
  • Preparing, using and storing chemicals.
  • Operate and maintain irrigation systems
  • Using machinery and equipment

Core Subjects

  • AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals
  • AHCCHM307 – Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  • AHCIRG346 – Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  • AHCMOM304 – Operate machinery and equipment
  • AHCPCM308 – Identify and select plants
  • AHCPGD309 – Perform specialist amenity pruning
  • AHCPMG301 – Control weeds
  • AHCPMG302 – Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  • AHCSOL304 – Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
  • AHCWHS302 – Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  • AHCWRK320 – Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

 

Elective Subjects

  • AHCIRG347 – Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
  • AHCBIO303 – Apply biosecurity measures
  • AHCSOL305 – Prepare growing media
  • AHCPCM306 – Provide information on plants and their culture
  • AHCNSY313 – Implement a propagation plan
  • AHCNSY309 – Receive and dispatch nursery products
   

Elective Units are subject to change based on client / student requirements.

Potential Career Pathways

  • Horticulture Assistant
  • Horticulturist
  • Senior Crop Worker
  • Senior Nursery Worker
  • Senior Picker & Packer

NSW Government Subsidy

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Traineeship Fees Payable: Fee Exempt $0

Fee for Service: 0

Student Fees Payable: $5,150.00

Discounts available for Group bookings. Contact our team to arrange a custom quote.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy. Learning Sphere requires all applicants to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) quiz prior to final enrolment. Where outcomes indicate additional support is required, we will collaborate with individuals to create a Learning Support Plan. 

This qualification does require some physical ability such as lifting and bending. Please call us to discuss if this qualification is right for you.

Course Details.

Course Duration:

Approximately 15-18 months
 

Language, Literacy & Numeracy:

Learning Sphere requires all applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) quiz prior to final enrolment.  Where outcomes indicate additional support is required, we will collaborate with individuals to create a Learning Support Plan. Students are expected to have a basic to medium level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy for this qualification.  
  • Providing information on plants and their culture.
  • Controlling weeds, plant pests and diseases.
  • Implementing soil improvements.
  • Preparing, using and storing chemicals.
  • Operate and maintain irrigation systems
  • Using machinery and equipment

Core Subjects

  • AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals
  • AHCCHM307 – Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  • AHCIRG346 – Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  • AHCMOM304 – Operate machinery and equipment
  • AHCPCM308 – Identify and select plants
  • AHCPGD309 – Perform specialist amenity pruning
  • AHCPMG301 – Control weeds
  • AHCPMG302 – Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  • AHCSOL304 – Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
  • AHCWHS302 – Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  • AHCWRK320 – Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

 

Elective Subjects

  • AHCIRG347 – Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
  • AHCBIO303 – Apply biosecurity measures
  • AHCSOL305 – Prepare growing media
  • AHCPCM306 – Provide information on plants and their culture
  • AHCNSY313 – Implement a propagation plan
  • AHCNSY309 – Receive and dispatch nursery products
   

Elective Units are subject to change based on client / student requirements.

Physical Requirements:

 This job role requires individuals to undertake physical tasks.  Please call our office and we will be happy to assist you in deciding if this qualification is right for you.

Potential Career Pathways

  • Horticulture Assistant
  • Horticulturist
  • Senior Crop Worker
  • Senior Nursery Worker
  • Senior Picker & Packer

Traineeship Fees Payable: Fee Exempt $0

Fee for Service: 0

Student Fees Payable: $5,150.00

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy. Learning Sphere requires all applicants to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) quiz prior to final enrolment. Where outcomes indicate additional support is required, we will collaborate with individuals to create a Learning Support Plan. 

This qualification does require some physical ability such as lifting and bending. Please call us to discuss if this qualification is right for you.

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