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

On campus

Cranbourne, Mornington Peninsula

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 2 years.

Start dates

July, February

• 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
  AHCPCM301	Implement a plant nutrition program
  AHCPMG301	Control weeds
  AHCSOL303	Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
  AHCCHM303	Prepare and apply chemicals
  AHCTRF302	Establish turf
  AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
  AHCIRG331	Install pressurised irrigation systems
  AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Horticulture	Diploma Of Horticulture
  Possible job outcome	horticulturist in the parks, nursery, production, turf and landscape sectors	horticulture manager horticulture business owner

• 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

  No formal requirements

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised 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)	$1040.60	$5203.00	$12281.50
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$295.00	$295.00	$295.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
  Payable	$1460.60	$5748.00	$12826.50
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	$420.00	$545.00	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. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• 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 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.