Certificate III in Horticulture
By completing our horticulture course, you’ll be creating your own pathway to a successful career in horticulture by enhancing your skills and knowledge in this fast-growing industry in and around the Yarra Valley and ranges.
In our horticulture course, you’ll get hands-on practical learning experiences so you can master the art of operating chainsaws, identifying plants and demonstrating high-level nursery skills. Other important horticultural study areas include machinery operation, propagation and best-practice soil management.
| National Code | AHC30716 |
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| Study Areas |
Horticulture |
| Study Level | Certificate III |
| Study Type | Local |
| Study Mode | FT: 12 months |
| Course Type | Victorian TAFE Course |
| Campuses | Lilydale |
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Annual Fee |
| Free TAFE^ | $0.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $4,729.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $946.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $11,554.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $341.25 |
| Retain Course Items*** | $120.00 |
^ This course is on the 2019 Free TAFE list - find out more.
* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
February and July
Full time: 1 year
Part time: 3 years
Class days and times: Mondays to Wednesdays, 9am-4pm
Our horticulture course has significant practical components with a focus on giving you the necessary skills and knowledge to create a successful pathway to employment.
To be eligible you must possess the basic communication skills and a physical ability to perform a practical work placement in the horticulture industry.
TRAINEESHIP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To apply for this course, you must also be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider and have a training contract with an employer.
We can provide information and support on how to apply for a traineeship with an employer listed by an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider. Contact the Skills & Jobs Centre on (03) 8892 1350 or email sajc.elgar@boxhill.edu.au.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs the Institute and CAE will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Successful completion of our horticulture course enables you to apply for the Diploma of Horticulture and Diploma of Conservation Land Management
Direct entry
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
After successful completion of our horticulture course you can apply for a range of employment opportunities including that of a horticulturalist or gardener.
Completion of 16 units (including 5 core and 11 electives)
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Title |
Hours |
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| AHCPCM303 | IDENTIFY PLANT SPECIMENS | 80.0 |
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| AHCMOM202 | OPERATE TRACTORS | 40.0 |
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| AHCPCM201 | RECOGNISE PLANTS | 40.0 |
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| AHCIRG332 | OPERATE PRESSURISED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | 50.0 |
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| RIIWHS302D | IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN | 20.0 |
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| AHCNSY304 | DELIVER AND PROMOTE SALES OF PLANTS | 40.0 |
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