Course Overview
Are you a hands-on learner? Do you see yourself working with machinery and production systems? Then a Certificate III in Horticulture can help you achieve those goals.
This qualification is an exciting and interactive way to gain new skills in horticulture, as you test your knowledge and abilities in a real-world environment.
You’ll learn about identifying plants, looking after plants, managing landscapes, propagating, pruning and more for gardens and nurseries, as well as practice operating machinery and equipment under the guidance of industry professionals.
Taught over a 36-week period, you’ll attend classes two days a week where our expert teachers will guide you through your learning, supporting you every step of the way to ensure you feel confident putting your new skills into action in the workplace.
And once you’ve completed your qualification, there will be a number of working opportunities open to you. You’ll be able to find work as a horticulturist, in a nursery, a garden or in parks, as well as in soil rectification right through to production and retail/wholesale employment. All these options will allow you to gain experience in the industry while you decide where to take your career next.
Those next steps might be studying a Certificate IV in Horticulture, a Certificate IV in Agriculture, or a Diploma of Conservation and Land Management. Each option will enhance your employment opportunities and give you more specialised skills in the horticultural industry.
But don’t worry, we’re here to help with all of those decisions when the time comes.
| ATTENTION: As much as we’d love to offer more, we can only offer one Free TAFE course per person. If you’ve already enrolled and commenced, or enrolled but didn’t complete a Free TAFE course at any Victorian TAFE in the past you will NOT be eligible for another and will need to pay tuition and materials fees when you enrol. Reach out to us if you think this is you. |
Times
Bairnsdale Trade Centre: Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm and Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Morwell: Monday and Tuesday 9:00am - 3:30pm
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Horticulture.Career Opportunities
Horticulture industry is very diverse and provides individuals with opportunities from soil rectification to production and retail/whole sale employment. The Horticulture industry in Gippsland has significant important assets that positions the region to further develop its horticulture and food production opportunities
Opportunities for Further Study
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Recommended entry requirements
- For each Learner enrolling in a vocational qualification, regardless of eligible or ineligible status under the Victorian Training Guarantee, Federation Training will conduct a Pre-Training Review of current competencies (including literacy and numeracy skills) prior to commencement in training.
- We recommend that applicants should have completed a Certificate II Horticulture or equivalent qualification or have 1 year experience working in the horticulture sector.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
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Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Students are strongly encouraged and may undertake up to 240 hours of vocational placement, this is designed to enhance the students learning throughout the course.Placement is arranged by:
Student
Pathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
It is advised that students obtain the following to undertake their studies:
Pen & Notebook. Steel capped boots, sun-hat, sunscreen, water-bottle, ear protection (earmuffs), and small back-pack.
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Course Modules
| Bairnsdale Course Units |
| AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCPMG301 Control Weeds |
| AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPGD302 Plan and maintain plant displays |
| AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities |
| AHCPHT306 Establish horticultural crops |
| AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCIRG303 Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
| AHCTRF302 Establish Turf |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| Morwell Course units |
| AHCIRG303 Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
| AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCTRF302 Establish Turf |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCPGD302 Plan and maintain plant displays |
| AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan |
| 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 |
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCPCM303 Identify Plant Specimens |
| AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants |
Assessment
Assessment tasks typically include multiple choice, short answer, projects, tasks, role play and learner activities. Practical assessment are also completed in class or in the workplace, with the trainer.