AHC31024
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Turn Your Passion For Parks And Gardens Into A Thriving Outdoor Career..

Build practical skills for a rewarding outdoor career. Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to work confidently in parks, gardens, and landscaped environments.
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Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.

  • Flexible Delivery Options
  • Approximately 3-4 Years
  • Nationally Accredited
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Build Practical Skills for Outdoor Environments.

This qualification is designed for individuals looking to develop industry-ready skills and confidence in maintaining parks, gardens, and landscaped spaces. You’ll learn how to identify plants, operate landscaping equipment, maintain healthy outdoor environments, and apply safe work practices across a variety of landscaping and garden projects. Whether you’re beginning your career or expanding your existing skills, this course provides the foundation to thrive in the parks and gardens sector.

Completing this qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge to maintain parks, gardens, and landscaped environments. You’ll learn how to identify and care for plants, operate horticultural equipment, maintain irrigation systems, and apply safe work practices across a variety of outdoor projects. The course also includes hands-on experience in garden maintenance, landscaping support, and sustainable horticultural practices.
 

Core Subjects

  • AHCIRG346 – Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  • AHCMOM304 – Operate machinery and equipment
  • AHCPCM306 – Provide information on plants and their culture
  • AHCPGD307 – Implement a plant establishment program
  • AHCPGD309 – Perform specialist amenity pruning
  • AHCPGD310 – Implement a landscape maintenance program
  • AHCPMG301 – Control weeds
  • AHCPMG302 – Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  • AHCSOL304 – Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
  • AHCTRF309 – Implement a grassed area maintenance program
  • AHCWHS302 – Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

 

Elective Subjects

  • AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals
  • AHCCHM307 – Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  • AHCIRG347 – Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
  • AHCTRF308 – Establish turf
  • AHCWRK320 – Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

 

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

Potential Career Pathways

  • Gardener
  • Greenkeeper
  • Groundsperson
  • Parks and Gardens Worker
  • Horticulturist
  • Landscape Gardener
  • Community Facility Groundskeeper
  • Council Parks Grounds Person
  • Botanic Gardens Worker
  • Irrigation Technician
  • Turf Manager
  • Plant Nursery Assistant
  • Community Landscape Officer
  • Landscape Maintenance Worker
  • Municipal Gardener

NSW Government Subsidy

Click here for information about apprenticeship funded through the NSW Government Smart and Skills Program


Apprenticeship Fees Payable: Fee Exempt $0 Fee for Service: 0 Student Fees Payable: $10,000.00

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 medium level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy for this qualification.
Completing this qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge to maintain parks, gardens, and landscaped environments. You’ll learn how to identify and care for plants, operate horticultural equipment, maintain irrigation systems, and apply safe work practices across a variety of outdoor projects. The course also includes hands-on experience in garden maintenance, landscaping support, and sustainable horticultural practices.
 

Core Subjects

  • AHCIRG346 – Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  • AHCMOM304 – Operate machinery and equipment
  • AHCPCM306 – Provide information on plants and their culture
  • AHCPGD307 – Implement a plant establishment program
  • AHCPGD309 – Perform specialist amenity pruning
  • AHCPGD310 – Implement a landscape maintenance program
  • AHCPMG301 – Control weeds
  • AHCPMG302 – Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  • AHCSOL304 – Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
  • AHCTRF309 – Implement a grassed area maintenance program
  • AHCWHS302 – Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

 

Elective Subjects

  • AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals
  • AHCCHM307 – Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  • AHCIRG347 – Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
  • AHCTRF308 – Establish turf
  • AHCWRK320 – Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

 

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

  • Gardener
  • Greenkeeper
  • Groundsperson
  • Parks and Gardens Worker
  • Horticulturist
  • Landscape Gardener
  • Community Facility Groundskeeper
  • Council Parks Grounds Person
  • Botanic Gardens Worker
  • Irrigation Technician
  • Turf Manager
  • Plant Nursery Assistant
  • Community Landscape Officer
  • Landscape Maintenance Worker
  • Municipal Gardener

NSW Government Subsidy

Click here for information about apprenticeship funded through the NSW Government Smart and Skills Program


Apprenticeship Fees Payable: Fee Exempt $0 Fee for Service: 0 Student Fees Payable: $10,000.00

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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