AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
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.
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
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All year round, 2024
Details
Units
Core | |
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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 | |
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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
Units
Core | |
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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 | |
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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
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
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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
(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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
(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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
(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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
(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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
(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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
(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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
(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
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,150.20 + Resource fee $354.60 )
(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 |