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    • Course code
      AHC30610
    • Location
      Cranbourne
    • Length
      Part Time

      2 years

      Full Time

      1 years

    • Commencing
      February and July
    • How to Apply
      Direct to Chisholm

    Course is also offered as...

    • Traineeship Combines accredited training with your job.
    • Apprenticeship Combines accredited training with your job.

      Apprentices cannot use 'Apply now'. Apprentices with Chisholm as a place of learning on their training agreement will be contacted for enrolment.

    Certificate III in Production Horticulture

    Reap skills in the growing, harvesting and marketing of fruit, vegetables olives and grapes. You'll study field grown crops as well as controlled environment crops, for example, hydroponics.

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  • Possible Job Outcomes

      Horticulturist

      Viticulturalist

      Market Gardener

  • Sample Units of Study

    AHCOHS301A - Contribute to OHS processes

    AHCPMG302A - Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

    AHCPMG301A - Contrl weeds

    AHCWRK313A - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

    AHCMOM304A - Operate machinery and equipment

    AHCCHM303A - Prepare and apply chemicals

    AHCCHM304A - Transport, handle and store chemicals

    AHCPMG304A - Release biological agents

    AHCPHT301A - Carry out a crop regulation program

    AHCPHT302A - Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting

    AHCHYD301A - Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems

    AHCPHT306A - Establish horticultural crops

    AHCPHT305A - Regulate crops

    AHCMOM304A - Operate machinery and equipment

    AHCIRG306A - Troubleshoot irrigation systems

    AHCBIO302A - Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs

  • Costs

    Course fees can vary. Also, depending on your situation, you may be eligible for government subsidised training or other exemptions may apply. For more information check the FAQs and the 'Fees and charges' page on this website. Or you can call 1300 CHISHOLM (1300 244 746) or email us your enquiry You may be eligible for Government subsidised fees. Actual fee will be assessed on enrolment. Refer to website for a guide to fees and charges http://www.chisholm.edu.au/Apply_Now/Fees_and_Charges.

  • Notes

    This qualification provides a vocational outcome in production horticulture.

    The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable, berry production or mushroom production context as a focus or, in the case of mixed enterprises, both.

    NOTE: Part-time duration varies with this course and can be worked to suit each student.

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    Applying and Enrolling

    To enrol at Chisholm, you need to apply, and then be accepted. Procedures to apply for courses vary. A TAFE application may go through VTAC, for example. In other cases the application may be direct to Chisholm or through your employer or school.

    With a successful Chisholm Institute of TAFE application, in some cases,  you may need to attend an information session or submit a portfolio prior to completing your enrolment.

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