This course provides students with the skills and abilities appropriate to meet the needs of the various sectors within the horticultural industry. Study can be undertaken in a number of streams such as nursery, parks and gardens or landscape construction.
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Select 8 units from elective list below
3 units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3 or 4 may be selected from electives below or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
In the Certificate III in Horticulture, you will be required to complete 5 core units and 11 elective units.
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPMG301 Control weeds
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCARB301 Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCPCM304 Report on health and condition of trees
AHCARB303 Perform pruning operations
AHCARB305 Dismantle trees
AHCARB306 Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB307 Use advanced climbing techniques * prerequisites apply
AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees**
AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
AHCBER301 Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response
AHCBIO302 Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
AHCBER303 Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals
AHCIRG306 Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG331 Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG332 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG333 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC301 Set out site for construction works
AHCLSC302 Construct landscape features using concrete
AHCLSC303 Construct brick and or block structures and features
AHCLSC304 Erect timber structures and features
AHCLSC305 Construct stone structures and features
AHCLSC306 Implement a paving project
AHCLSC307 Implement a retaining wall project
AHCLSC308 Install metal structures and features
AHCLSC309 Install water features
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY302 Receive and dispatch nursery products
AHCNSY303 Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY304 Deliver and promote sales of plants
AHCNSY305 Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPGD302 Plan and maintain plant displays
AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPGD305 Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCSOL301 Prepare growing media
AHCTRF301 Construct turf playing surfaces
AHCTRF302 Establish turf
AHCTRF303 Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCTRF304 Monitor turf health
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK311 Conduct site inspection
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
FWPCOT3238 Operate a pole saw
FWPFGM3213 Fall trees manually (advanced)
RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan
Students who successfully complete the course will receive the nationally recognised Certificate for AH30716 Certificate III in Horticulture. This Qualification is from the latest version of the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package and is the most up-to-date qualification in Agriculture & Horticulture.
In order to receive a certificate for any accredited course, all students must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). We recommend that you create your USI before you book your course. You will need your USI to enrol. Create one or find out more at www.usi.gov.au
