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.

Course code: AHC30710
Location: Cranbourne, Mornington Peninsula
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.

The course can be completed part time over two years or full time over six months.

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
AHCTRF301A	Construct turf playing surfaces
AHCPMG302A	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG301A	Contrl weeds
AHCCHM304A	Transport, handle and store chemicals
AHCCHM303A	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCPCM301A	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCIRG302A	Install irrigation systems

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	Student eligible for government-subsidised training	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$1138.80	$5694.00	$14454.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$320.00	$320.00	$320.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$1558.80	$6214.00	$14974.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

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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.

Career pathways

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

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.