Certificate III in Horticulture

Three days a week.

AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals

AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, 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

AHPMG302 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

AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants

AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan

AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture

AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program

AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program

AHCPGD310 Implement a landscape maintenance program

• Students should be able to meet the physical requirements of working outdoors, lifting, and using equipment under supervision
• Steel capped boots
• Sun protection – wide brimmed hat, long pants, collared shirt, sunscreen
• Wet weather gear
• Laptops are available, or students can bring their own

• Attendance requirements
• 80% class attendance (minimum)
• Independent learning activities
• 4 and 6 hours per week
• Work placement 100 hours (3 hours per week)

• Standard Fee: $800

• Concession Fee: $320 (for eligible students)

• Payment Plans: Available upon request