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Certificate III in Horticulture

Further advance / or enhance your career options in horticulture with this course that will qualify you to work in nurseries and parks and gardens.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Darling Downs and South West

WAYS TO STUDY Apprenticeships and traineeships

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Course overview

Get a head start on your career in horticulture with this qualification. You will gain horticulture skills in plant identification and plant care, landscape management, propagating, pruning and fertilising to maintain gardens and nurseries.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in gardens and nurseries grew over the past five years and is expected to continue to see stable growth in the future. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are hardworking, reliable, and have a positive attitude.

This course will also give you a broad range of knowledge in improving soil conditions, implementing plant nutrition program's, operating machinery and equipment, and maintaining nursery plants. Our highly-experienced staff are still strongly embedded in the industry and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to succeed.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you for employment as a horticulturist, and/or to work in a nursery, or parks and gardens.

What can I do?

Nursery Worker
Parks and Gardens Worker
Horticulturalist

Course outcome:

AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 5 core and 11 elective units from the list below. Elective units will be specified for the students depending on the location they are studying.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG301

Control weeds

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities using appropriate strategies to provide effective, economic control while minimising environmental damage.
UNIT NAME
Control weeds

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG302

Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG302

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and assess the effect to plants of plant pests, diseases and disorders and plan and coordinate control measures.
UNIT NAME
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

UNIT CODE
AHCSOL303

Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

UNIT CODE :
AHCSOL303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information about and determine its suitability for garden beds or turf areas and determine ameliorants or additives to improve it.
UNIT NAME
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

UNIT CODE
AHCWHS301

Contribute to work health and safety processes

UNIT CODE :
AHCWHS301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to work health and safety processes

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

North and Far North Queensland

North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD304

Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM303

Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG306

Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems.
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY201

Pot up plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transplant established plants with developed root systems.
UNIT NAME
Pot up plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY203

Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.
UNIT NAME
Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY301

Maintain nursery plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for nursery plants.
UNIT NAME
Maintain nursery plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY304

Deliver and promote sales of plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY304

Unit description :

This unit covers the process of transporting and delivering plants to retail outlets and other nurseries and the associated task of maintaining promotional displays and defines the standard required to: prepare and load plant orders from a production site; transport plants and other products to and from a production nursery; deliver and unload nursery products according to order requirements; maintain nursery product displays at retail outlets where necessary; use sales techniques to promote a range of nursery products.
UNIT NAME
Deliver and promote sales of plants

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD203

Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.
UNIT NAME
Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD301

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD301

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

Greater Brisbane

Greater Brisbane

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM307

Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM307

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application equipment.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG306

Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems.
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY301

Maintain nursery plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for nursery plants.
UNIT NAME
Maintain nursery plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY306

Implement a propagation plan

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a propagation plan for a range of plants using a range of different propagation methods.
UNIT NAME
Implement a propagation plan

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM301

Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD301

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD303

Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD304

Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK309

Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK309

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.
UNIT NAME
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM303

Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM213

Operate and maintain chainsaws

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM213

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.
UNIT NAME
Operate and maintain chainsaws

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY306

Implement a propagation plan

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a propagation plan for a range of plants using a range of different propagation methods.
UNIT NAME
Implement a propagation plan

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM303

Identify plant specimens

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Identify plant specimens

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD303

Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD304

Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG305

Survey Pests

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG305

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to survey pest abundance by conducting ground counts, aerial counts or both. Pests may be weeds, vertebrate or invertebrate pests or a combination of these. Work may be conducted as part of an emergency response to an incursion or as part of routine surveillance. It must be conducted to comply with the organisationâ€™s pest management plan, survey strategy and monitoring program and in accordance with established standards and protocols. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. However all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
UNIT NAME
Survey Pests

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK309

Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK309

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.
UNIT NAME
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK311

Conduct site inspections

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK311

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a site inspection, including verification of the location, ownership, orientation and boundaries of a site.
UNIT NAME
Conduct site inspections

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM307

Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM307

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application equipment.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG306

Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems.
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY203

Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.
UNIT NAME
Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM201

Recognise plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered plants. Plants include desired species as well as weeds.
UNIT NAME
Recognise plants

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM301

Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD301

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD303

Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD304

Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD305

Conduct operational inspection of park facilities

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD305

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities

UNIT CODE
AHCTRF302

Establish turf

UNIT CODE :
AHCTRF302

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonization in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites.
UNIT NAME
Establish turf

Darling Downs and South West

Darling Downs and South West

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM307

Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM307

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application equipment.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG306

Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG306

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems.
UNIT NAME
Troubleshoot irrigation systems

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM304

Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY201

Pot up plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transplant established plants with developed root systems.
UNIT NAME
Pot up plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY203

Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.
UNIT NAME
Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM301

Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant nutrition program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD301

Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a plant establishment program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD304

Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Implement a landscape maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCTRF303

Implement a grassed area maintenance program

UNIT CODE :
AHCTRF303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas.
UNIT NAME
Implement a grassed area maintenance program

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD303

Perform specialist amenity pruning

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD303

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Perform specialist amenity pruning

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Ipswich	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

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You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716)

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Certificate III in Horticulture

COURSE CODE: AHC30716

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic students
There are no selection criteria requirements for Domestic students.

International students
The following selection criteria requirements apply only to International students:

You must be at least 18 years of age to enter into this course;
English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International; and
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will also be required to have access to and bring to class:

a light long sleeved shirt
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
safety glasses
ear muffs or plugs
a sun safe hat
sunscreen
secateurs
rubber dishwashing gloves
gardening gloves

You may also be required to have access to an 8m retractable tape measure and calculator for select units.

Transition statement

Replacement qualification
This qualification has been replaced by AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture, as of 23 January 2023. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 22 January 2025.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

For International students

International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Strong industry connections

Fee-Free TAFE

Core units

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Certificate III in Horticulture

Payment Options

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Payment plan

Upfront payment

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Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Transition statement

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

For International students

Course disclaimer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate III in Rural Operations

Careers