Certificate III in Horticulture
National ID: AHC30716 | State ID: BDF1
Are you looking for a career among the trees? When you complete the Certificate III in Horticulture you will be ready for a career working with plants as school or council gardener, groundskeeper, or self-employed landscaper. 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 Campuses have well designed horticulture facilities.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities
This qualification is designed to provide you with a range of practical skills, technical training and communication skills for a career in horticulture, specialising in the areas of nursery, gardening and landscaping.
• nursery worker
• landscaper
• horticulture worker
For information about jobs and pathways, please see http://joboutlook.gov.au/
Study pathway
• Certificate IV in Horticulture
• Diploma of Horticulture
Delivery location, important dates and study options
In order to comply with COVID-19 Government directed social distancing guidelines, some courses may include a mix of online and classroom based training delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements.
While the mode of delivery might vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same.
The precise mix of delivery method will vary from course to course. The time, place and method of delivery may also vary across the semester to ensure social distancing and safe training delivery for staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Regional TAFE will provide students with adequate support to work in online environments where necessary.
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2
Katanning - Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Available Semester 1 & Semester 2 |
| Where |
Katanning |
| How |
Traineeship
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
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 |
| AHCIRG331 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCIRG333 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY303 |
Install and maintain plant displays |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCNSY402 |
Plan a propagation program |
| 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 |
| AHCPHT301 |
Carry out a crop regulation program |
| AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
| AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
| AHCTRF302 |
Establish turf |
| AHCTRF303 |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
| AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
| AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 1
Busselton - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
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 |
| AHCIRG331 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCIRG333 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY303 |
Install and maintain plant displays |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCNSY402 |
Plan a propagation program |
| 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 |
| AHCPHT301 |
Carry out a crop regulation program |
| AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
| AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
| AHCTRF302 |
Establish turf |
| AHCTRF303 |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
| AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
| AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Margaret River - Full Time, Flexible, Workplace, Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Margaret River |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
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 |
| AHCIRG333 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCNSY402 |
Plan a propagation program |
| AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCPGD302 |
Plan and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD304 |
Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
| AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
| AHCTRF302 |
Establish turf |
| AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Margaret River - Full Time, Flexible, Workplace, Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Margaret River |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
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 |
| AHCIRG331 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCIRG333 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY303 |
Install and maintain plant displays |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCNSY402 |
Plan a propagation program |
| AHCPCM201 |
Recognise plants |
| AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPGD203 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCPGD302 |
Plan and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD304 |
Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
| AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
| AHCTRF302 |
Establish turf |
| AHCTRF303 |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
| AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
| AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Semester 2
Albany - Full Time, Part Time, Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
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 |
| AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY303 |
Install and maintain plant displays |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCPGD304 |
Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| AHCPHT305 |
Regulate crops |
| AHCPHT306 |
Establish horticultural crops |
| AHCTRF303 |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Bunbury - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
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 |
| 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 |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Busselton - Full Time, Part Time
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Busselton |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
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 |
| AHCIRG331 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCIRG333 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY303 |
Install and maintain plant displays |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCNSY402 |
Plan a propagation program |
| 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 |
| AHCPHT301 |
Carry out a crop regulation program |
| AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
| AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
| AHCTRF302 |
Establish turf |
| AHCTRF303 |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
| AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
| AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Margaret River - Full Time, Flexible, Workplace, Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Margaret River |
| How |
Full-Time
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
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 |
| AHCIRG333 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCNSY402 |
Plan a propagation program |
| AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCPGD302 |
Plan and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD304 |
Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
| AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
| AHCTRF302 |
Establish turf |
| AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
Other study options
This course may have other study modes available. For more information Complete an enquiry form below. Please Note: Study durations will vary depending on selected study mode.
Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
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