Certificate III In Horticulture

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Develop your horticulture skills in our world-class facilities

Course code

AHC30716

Delivery location

Cranbourne, Mornington Peninsula

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 12 months.

Start dates

1 February, 13 July

• Read more about this course

  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.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
  AHCIRG306	Troubleshoot irrigation systems
  AHCLSC301	Set out site for construction works
  AHCNSY306	Implement a propagation plan
  AHCPMG301	Control weeds
  AHCNSY301	Maintain nursery plants
  AHCPCM301	Implement a plant nutrition program
  AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes
  AHCPCM302	Provide information on plants and their culture
  AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
  AHCPGD301	Implement a plant establishment program
  AHCPGD303	Perform specialist amenity pruning
  AHCPGD304	Implement a landscape maintenance program
  AHCTRF303	Implement a grassed area maintenance program
  AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  AHCSOL303	Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Horticulture
  Possible job outcome	landscape labourer maintenance gardener production nursery worker horticulturist

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  All applicants must complete the basic key skills builder assessment (BKSB) and obtain an exit level 3 - working level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework.(ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy., Applicants are also required to have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and email., Applicants need an appropriate level of physical fitness including the ability to stand for long periods, and to be able to squat and kneel at ground level., Applicants will spend time in an outdoor environment performing gardening maintenance and development tasks, this will involve manual handling and the use of hand tools. Hot, cold, windy, and rainy weather should be expected to be encountered, Please note: Applicants who are unable to meet these requirements may have difficulty successfully completing the course.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$1035.30	$5176.50	$12789.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$445.00	$445.00	$445.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$135	$270	$270
  Payable	$1615.30	$5891.50	$13504.00
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	$580.00	$715.00	N/A

  *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.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Help with fees

  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 out 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. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.