AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
Raise your skills for a lush career.
You've planted the seed, now raise your career to the next level with this qualification and refine your skills to prepare yourself for the horticultural industry.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
When Available all year round
Study Mode Online | Workplace
Grow your green thumb for a blossoming career.
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.
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.
Some things you'll learn:
- How to implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
- How to provide information on plants and their culture
- How to control weeds
- How to control plant pests, diseases and disorders
- And much more!
This course is right for you if:
- You enjoy nature and the outdoors
- You enjoy practical and hands-on work
- You're comfortable being exposed to weather
- You have good static strength
- You enjoy work that requires you handling and moving objects
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and eleven (11) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | $129.60 | $38.40 | $0.00 |
| AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$129.60 | $38.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and eleven (11) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also completed to achieve this qualification under Traineeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | $48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
| AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | $129.60 | $38.40 | $0.00 |
| AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$145.80 | $43.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $0.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700