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AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture

AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture

National ID AHC30716 State ID BDF1
Grow your green career from here

If you enjoy working in nature, cultivating gardens and love seeing your hard work flourish, this course is for you. 

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This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.

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    CampusesBusselton. Margaret River. Albany. Denmark. Bunbury.

    When All year round. Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.

    Study Mode Full-Time.

    When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in horticulture.

    You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry, implement propagation plans, control weeds, pests, and diseases, safely prepare, store, and apply chemicals, install irrigation, create plant displays, plant identification and nutrition, and workplace safety and health.

    South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. 

    Important information

    Select your preferred campus and apply

    All year round, 2024

    Details

    When All year round, 2024
    Where Albany
    How Traineeship - Workplace

    Units

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCPGD303 Perform specialist amenity pruning
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
    AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCBIO301 Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
    AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures
    AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
    AHCMOM202 Operate tractors
    AHCIRG347 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems
    AHCIRG332 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCIRG303 Measure irrigation delivery system performance
    AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
    AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
    AHCMOM315 Operate chemical application machinery and equipment

    Details

    When All year round, 2024
    Where Bunbury
    How Traineeship - Workplace

    Units

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
    AHCPGD302 Plan and maintain plant displays
    AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
    AHCTRF303 Implement a grassed area maintenance program
    AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
    AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
    AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees
    AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
    AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
    AHCPCM201 Recognise plants
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
    AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
    AHCIRG333 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

    Details

    When All year round, 2024
    Where Busselton
    How Traineeship - Workplace - TNE

    Units

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
    AHCIRG332 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCPGD303 Perform specialist amenity pruning
    AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
    AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
    AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
    AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals

    Details

    When All year round, 2024
    Where Margaret River
    How Traineeship - Workplace

    Units

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
    AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
    AHCTRF303 Implement a grassed area maintenance program
    AHCTRF302 Establish turf
    AHCSOL401 Sample soils and interpret results
    AHCSOL301 Prepare growing media
    AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
    AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
    AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees
    AHCIRG331 Install pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
    AHCPCM201 Recognise plants
    AHCNSY402 Plan a propagation program
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCNSY303 Install and maintain plant displays
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
    AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
    AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
    AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCIRG333 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals

    Semester 1, 2024

    Details

    Duration 1 Semester
    When Semester 1, 2024
    Where Bunbury
    How Classroom

    Course fees

    Indicative General fee $1,504.80
    (Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Concession fee $695.40
    (Tuition fee* $340.80 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Fees and Charges

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers

    Units

    Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCIRG333 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
    AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCPGD302 Plan and maintain plant displays
    AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
    AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
    AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

    Details

    Duration 2 Semesters
    When Semester 1, 2024
    Where Busselton
    How Classroom

    Course fees

    Indicative General fee $1,504.80
    (Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Concession fee $695.40
    (Tuition fee* $340.80 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Fees and Charges

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers

    Units

    Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
    AHCIRG332 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCPGD303 Perform specialist amenity pruning
    AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
    AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
    AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
    AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals

    Details

    Duration 2 Semesters
    When Semester 1, 2024
    Where Margaret River
    How Classroom

    Course fees

    Indicative General fee $1,504.80
    (Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Concession fee $695.40
    (Tuition fee* $340.80 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Fees and Charges

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers

    Units

    Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCIRG333 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCTRF302 Establish turf
    AHCSOL401 Sample soils and interpret results
    AHCSOL301 Prepare growing media
    AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
    AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
    AHCNSY402 Plan a propagation program
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities

    Semester 2, 2024

    Details

    Duration 1 Semester
    When Semester 2, 2024
    Where Albany
    How Classroom

    Course fees

    Indicative General fee $1,504.80
    (Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Concession fee $695.40
    (Tuition fee* $340.80 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Fees and Charges

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers

    Units

    Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems
    AHCLSC316 Implement a paving project
    AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
    AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
    AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning
    AHCTRF303 Implement a grassed area maintenance program

    Details

    Duration 1 Semester
    When Semester 2, 2024
    Where Bunbury
    How Classroom

    Course fees

    Indicative General fee $1,504.80
    (Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Concession fee $695.40
    (Tuition fee* $340.80 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Fees and Charges

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers

    Units

    Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCIRG333 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
    AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCPGD302 Plan and maintain plant displays
    AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
    AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
    AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

    Details

    Duration 2 Semesters
    When Semester 2, 2024
    Where Busselton
    How Classroom

    Course fees

    Indicative General fee $1,504.80
    (Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Concession fee $695.40
    (Tuition fee* $340.80 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Fees and Charges

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers

    Units

    Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
    AHCIRG332 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCPGD303 Perform specialist amenity pruning
    AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
    AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
    AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
    AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals

    Details

    Duration 1 Semester
    When Semester 2, 2024
    Where Denmark
    How Classroom

    Course fees

    Indicative General fee $1,504.80
    (Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Concession fee $695.40
    (Tuition fee* $340.80 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Fees and Charges

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers

    Units

    Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCIRG306 Troubleshoot irrigation systems
    AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
    AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
    AHCPHT302 Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock
    AHCPHT312 Implement a crop regulation program
    AHCPHT315 Establish horticultural crops
    AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
    AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

    Details

    Duration 2 Semesters
    When Semester 2, 2024
    Where Margaret River
    How Classroom

    Course fees

    Indicative General fee $1,504.80
    (Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Concession fee $695.40
    (Tuition fee* $340.80 + Resource fee $354.60 )
    Indicative Fees and Charges

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers

    Units

    Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

    Core  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCPMG301 Control weeds
    AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
    AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
    AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
    AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
    Elective  
    National ID Unit title
    AHCIRG333 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCTRF302 Establish turf
    AHCSOL401 Sample soils and interpret results
    AHCSOL301 Prepare growing media
    AHCPGD304 Implement a landscape maintenance program
    AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems
    AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
    AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
    AHCNSY402 Plan a propagation program
    AHCNSY306 Implement a propagation plan
    AHCNSY301 Maintain nursery plants
    AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities

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