Certificate III In Horticulture

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

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

5 March, 15 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-directed activities.
  
  This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment as a horticulturist in the parks, nursery, production, turf or landscape sectors.
  
  Chisholm Institute is the one of 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.
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  Core skills required for this course: literacy and numeracy range from levels one to three.
  
  Physical: Applicants will spend time in an outdoor environment performing gardening maintenance and general horticulture tasks. Hot, cold, windy, and rainy weather should be expected to be encountered. Where available and appropriate tasks will be performed on benches.
  
  A low level of physical fitness is required including the ability to stand for long periods and to be able to bend, squat and kneel at ground level.
  
  Industry: Students may be required to use chemical products in various units to control pest plants and plant diseases which is aligned to industry expectations.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
  AHCNSY306	Implement a propagation plan
  AHCPMG301	Control weeds
  AHCPCM301	Implement a plant nutrition program
  AHCPGD301	Implement a plant establishment program
  AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes
  AHCTRF303	Implement a grassed area maintenance program
  AHCSOL303	Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
  AHCPCM302	Provide information on plants and their culture
  AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  AHCPGD303	Perform specialist amenity pruning
  AHCPCM308	Identify and select plants
  AHCIRG332	Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
  AHCNSY308	Maintain nursery plants
  AHCCHM303	Prepare and apply chemicals

• Course and 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

  Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for 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

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	$1,706	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$8,526	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$16,139	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$600	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check 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.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• 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.