AHC30716 – Certificate III In Horticulture
At a Glance
Duration
Up to 24 Months
Delivery Options
Flexible: Online + Face to Face
Recognition of Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Participants will need to supply their own suitable personal protective clothing, including safety shoes.
Outcome
A nationally recognised qualification
Cost
$3,900 per person.
Funding Options may be available
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in amenity horticulture. This is a standard qualification for those employed or wishing to make a start in the horticulture industry.
Occupational titles may include:
- Horticulturalist
- Gardener
The agriculture, horticulture and conservation and land management industries strongly affirm that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires most units of competency to be delivered in this context.
The qualification has 5 core units of competency plus 11 elective units. A total of 16 units are required to be completed to achieve the qualification.
By successfully completing this program, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification for:
- AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
Subjects
| UNIT CODE | UNIT TITLE |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes. |
| 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. |
Eleven (11) Electives to be chosen.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT TITLE |
| AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals. |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport, handle and store chemicals. |
| AHCIRG331 | Install pressurised irrigation systems. |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program. |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program. |
| AHCSOL301 | Prepare growing media. |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices. |
| AHCMOM216 | Operate side by side utility vehicles. |
| AHCMOM217 | Operate quad bikes. |
| AHCNSY201 | Pot up plants. |
| RIIMPO315E | Conduct tractor operations. |
Who is this qualification for?
This is a standard qualification for those employed or wishing to make a start in the horticulture industry.
Learning Options
This course is offered via the following methods in various locations across South-East Queensland:
Group Based Delivery:
- 14 weeks of initial classroom training – 2 to 3 days per week
- Self-paced study and research
- Study of 25 hours per week is expected for this program
Flexible Delivery / Workplace Training:
- Self paced distance learning
- Regular Trainer contact via phone and email
- Trainer one on one workplace visits when required
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
- Gap training for experienced workers
- Trainer/Assessor one on one workplace visits to assist with the application
- Undertake a personal interview and challenge tests to confirm your skills and knowledge
- Self-paced learning for gap training
Course Inclusions
- Access to a dedicated trainer/assessor until the program is completed.
- Quality learning resources.
- Access to additional support through the course program department.
- Access to our Student Handbook.
Potential Funding Options May Include:
AHC30716 – Certificate III In Horticulture
Total Units: 16
$3,990
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