Certificate III In Horticulture

Develop your horticulture skills in our world-class facilities

Take your horticultural skills to the next level and learn how to create your own outdoor transformations.

When you complete the Certificate III in Horticulture, you’ll have the knowledge and skills required to carry out a variety of horticultural tasks with confidence. You’ll learn practical skills in areas such as plant identification, propagation, pruning, treatment of weeds, pests and diseases, turf management, paving and machinery operation.

TIMETABLE
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Course code: AHC30716
On campus: Cranbourne
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February, April, July, October

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Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves practical projects, classroom activities and self-paced activities.

This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment as a horticulturist in the parks, nursery, production, turf or landscape sectors. Once complete, you can develop your skills further by working towards Chisholm’s Diploma of Horticulture.

Chisholm Institute is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
AHCCHM303	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCIRG331	Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
AHCPCM301	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPMG301	Control weeds
AHCTRF302	Establish turf
AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Horticulture	Diploma Of Horticulture	Certificate IV In Conservation And Land Management
Possible job outcome	horticulturist in the parks, nursery, production, turf and landscape sectors	horticulture manager horticulture business owner	tour guide bushland restoration worker council environment officer

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.
Admission requirements

Apprentices and Trainees must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer. You may need to attend an interview

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$943.80	$4719.00	$11979.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$320.00	$320.00	$320.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$1363.80	$5239.00	$12499.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Find out about help with fees.

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Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.