Certificate III in Horticulture

Overview

Gain a wide range of skills and knowledge required for working within the horticultural industry. This qualification could lead you to undertake work as a parks and gardens worker at local councils, resorts, retirement centres or as a wholesale or retail nursery assistant. Or you could even become self-employed!

You will learn about all things plants including how to; install irrigation systems, implement plant nutrition programs, implement grassed area maintenance, maintain nursery plants and prepare specialised plants.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• University Drive, Wodonga Vic (off Moorefield Park Drive)

When You Can Start

On-campus: If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

When You Can Enrol

On-campus: If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Duration

Full-time: 12 months

Schedule

2026 dates & times to be announced

Requirements

Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required. You need to wear suitable clothing and footwear, for example, safety boots, broad-brimmed hat, collared shirt. Some other personal protective equipment will be required depending on units of study, for example, earplugs or earmuffs are required when using machinery.

Assessment

This qualification is competency based. The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. You’ll be required to undertake projects, tests, written assignments and be able to demonstrate your practical skills.

Other Information

You need to wear suitable clothing and footwear, for example, safety boots, broad-brimmed hat, collared shirt. Some other personal protective equipment will be required depending on units of study, for example, earplugs or earmuffs are required when using machinery.

Skills developed

There are many study streams associated with this qualification. You will gain knowledge in a variety of areas such as nursery plants, propagation, turf preparation and maintenance, irrigation, chemical handling and machinery.

Compulsory Units

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
AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY312 Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD310 Implement a landscape maintenance program

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification.

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $2,486.25 (Tuition $2,486.25, Materials $0.00)
Concession $497.25 (Tuition $497.25, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $5,525.00 (Tuition $5,525.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

• Horticulturist
• Retail nursery assistant
• Wholesale nursery assistant
• Gardener
• Parks and gardens worker. Further study may find you job opportunities in specialised fields such as Arboriculture, Landscaping or Sports Turf Management.

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button in the course information page. Alternatively, please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Experience team on 1300 698 233 or info@wodongatafe.edu.au

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.