The Certificate III in Production Horticulture enables you to develop your skills and knowledge in fresh food production. You will gain the theory and technical skills which will allow you to pursue a career in fruit, vegetable or berry production or in an expanding range of crop alternatives. There is also the potential to utilise these skills in the Cut Flower and Tree Cropping industries.
This qualification could lead to employment in a variety of different roles in a production horticulture setting including skilled farm worker or horticulturalist.
This qualification can lead to further studies at a Certificate IV level in Production Horticulture.
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies. This course may incorporate practical instruction in a training workshop. Work-based training in industry is not included. Please contact us for more information on course fees and duration.
* Duration of a course includes periods for orientation and enrolment, teaching, assessment, structured learning support, study breaks and public holidays.
* Fees are subject to change.
| Code | Unit Name | Hours |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 50 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 50 |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | 70 |
| AHCIRG303 | Measure irrigation delivery system performance | 70 |
| AHCIRG306 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | 50 |
| AHCIRG308 | Monitor soils under irrigation | 70 |
| AHCIRG331 | Install pressurised irrigation systems | 70 |
| AHCIRG332 | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | 50 |
| AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | 50 |
| AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors | 40 |
| AHCMOM301 | Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair | 80 |
| AHCMOM302 | Perform machinery maintenance | 50 |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 40 |
| AHCMOM305 | Operate specialised machinery and equipment | 60 |
| AHCMOM315 | Operate chemical application machinery and equipment | 90 |
| AHCNSY307 | Operate fertigation equipment | 70 |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | 60 |
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 70 |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program | 80 |
| AHCPHT303 | Implement a post-harvest program | 70 |
| AHCPHT304 | Harvest horticultural crops mechanically | 50 |
| AHCPHT305 | Regulate crops | 30 |
| AHCPHT306 | Establish horticultural crops | 25 |
| AHCPHT310 | Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting | 70 |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 70 |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 80 |
| AHCSOL401 | Sample soils and interpret results | 60 |
| AHCWRK305 | Coordinate work site activities | 70 |
| AHCWRK306 | Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | 40 |
| FDFWGG3009A | Monitor and maintain nursery plants | 40 |
