The Certificate III in Horticulture equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to start your career in horticulture. The program is primarily delivered at the fully equipped SuniTAFE Training Farm and students are given hands on opportunities to experience and learn in a real farm environment.
This qualification could lead to employment as a gardener, landscape designer, garden designer, horticulturalist or any one of a number of varied roles within the industry.
This qualification can lead to further study at a Certificate IV level in Horticulture or other Horticulture industry specific qualification at Certificate IV level.
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 |
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 70 |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 70 |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 80 |
| AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | 60 |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 50 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours |
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 |
| AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | 70 |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 50 |
| AHCIRG303 | Measure irrigation delivery system performance | 70 |
| AHCIRG306 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | 50 |
| AHCIRG331 | Install pressurised irrigation systems | 70 |
| AHCIRG332 | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | 50 |
| AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | 50 |
| AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors | 40 |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 40 |
| AHCMOM311 | Operate precision control technology | 90 |
| AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants | 40 |
| AHCNSY306 | Implement a propagation plan | 90 |
| AHCNSY307 | Operate fertigation equipment | 70 |
| AHCPCM201 | Recognise plants | 40 |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | 60 |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | 80 |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program | 80 |
| AHCPHT303 | Implement a post-harvest program | 70 |
| AHCPHT305 | Regulate crops | 30 |
| AHCPHT310 | Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting | 70 |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds | 40 |
| AHCSOL401 | Sample soils and interpret results | 60 |
| AHCWRK305 | Coordinate work site activities | 70 |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 50 |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | 20 |
