Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Overview

Acquire the skills you need to work in a range of jobs, from an assistant to a tradesperson in a parks and gardens setting such as businesses with extensive grounds, botanic gardens, public and private parks and gardens and local government. You’ll cover topics such as plant recognition, plant growth habits, machinery operation, turf establishment and maintenance, soils, weeds, chemical use, pests and diseases.

Delivery Methods

• Apprenticeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of an apprenticeship

Locations

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

When You Can Enrol

You can enrol in this course anytime throughout the year – apply now!

Duration

APPRENTICESHIP, PART-TIME: 4 YEARS

Schedule

Block release: 3-5 days per month of on-campus learning. The remaining study is online and in the workplace. For further Apprenticeship information, please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) as your first point of contact www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn

Requirements

• You must be employed in the field to undertake this apprenticeship
• You need basic literacy skills

Skills developed

General outcomes are below, however there are many electives:
- OHS and environmentally sustainable work practices
- Tree inspections
- Inspect park facilities
- Control weeds and plant pests, diseases and disorders
- Prepare growing media
- Construct a soil profile and establish turf.

Compulsory Units

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
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCDRG305 Install drainage systems
AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCTRF308 Establish turf

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification

Fees

Government Funded $2,562.50 (Tuition $2,562.50, Materials $0.00)
Concession $512.50 (Tuition $512.50, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $5,125.00 (Tuition $5,125.00, 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

• Municipal/city gardener
• Horticulturist
• Parks and gardens tradesperson
• Resorts or retirement complex groundsperson

How to apply

For apprenticeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn. Alternatively, please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Engagement team on 1300 69 8233 or email info@wodongatafe.edu.au.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.