AHC30716 - Certificate III in Horticulture

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. It is not a suitable pathway for horticultural trades.The course supplies a large range of skills and knowledge to further education and/or job skills.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Online

Duration:

2 years full-time

Core

AHCPMG301	Control weeds
AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL303	Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCPCM302	Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes

Elective

AHCPGD301	Implement a plant establishment program
AHCCHM303	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304	Transport handle and store chemicals
AHCIRG333	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCNSY301	Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY303	Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY306	Implement a propagation plan
AHCPCM301	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM304	Report on health and condition of trees
AHCPGD303	Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPGD304	Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCTRF302	Establish turf
AHCTRF303	Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCNAR303	Implement revegetation works
AHCNAR301	Maintain natural areas
AHCIRG331	Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCARB301	Implement a tree maintenance program

On-campus Rockhampton

Duration: 2 years full-time

Core

AHCPMG301	Control weeds
AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL303	Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCPCM302	Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes

Elective

AHCCHM303	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304	Transport handle and store chemicals
AHCIRG333	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCNSY301	Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY303	Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY306	Implement a propagation plan
AHCPCM301	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM304	Report on health and condition of trees
AHCPGD301	Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD304	Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPGD303	Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCTRF302	Establish turf
AHCTRF303	Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCNAR303	Implement revegetation works
AHCNAR301	Maintain natural areas
AHCIRG331	Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCARB301	Implement a tree maintenance program

On-campus Gladstone

Duration: 2 years full-time

Core

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

Elective

AHCCHM304	Transport handle and store chemicals
AHCCHM303	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCPCM304	Report on health and condition of trees
AHCPGD303	Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPCM301	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCPGD301	Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD304	Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCIRG333	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCTRF303	Implement a grassed area maintenance program

On-campus Rockhampton

2021 February	Rockhampton City
2021 March	Rockhampton City
2021 April	Rockhampton City
2021 May	Rockhampton City
2021 June	Rockhampton City
2021 July	Rockhampton City
2021 August	Rockhampton City
2021 September	Rockhampton City
2021 October	Rockhampton City
2021 November	Rockhampton City

On-campus Gladstone

2021 February	Gladstone
2021 March	Gladstone
2021 April	Gladstone
2021 May	Gladstone
2021 June	Gladstone
2021 July	Gladstone
2021 August	Gladstone
2021 September	Gladstone
2021 October	Gladstone
2021 November	Gladstone

Online

2021 February	Online Available
2021 March	Online Available
2021 April	Online Available
2021 May	Online Available
2021 June	Online Available
2021 July	Online Available
2021 August	Online Available
2021 September	Online Available
2021 October	Online Available
2021 November	Online Available
2021 December	Online Available

Each unit in this course has a mandatory practical component. Students who are not already working in the industry or attending campus will be required to undertake work placement to complete their practical assessment. Co-assessment with a supervisor is required. Students will be required to complete a total of 720 hours (7 hours per week over 24 months) of Practical skills training in placement throughout the duration of the course. Students are responsible for finding their own placement.

This course has no residential schools.

There are no entry requirements, however it is highly recommended that students have attained a Sound Achievement (SA) result in Year 10 numeracy and literacy subjects or equivalent prior to enrolling in this course. Online students undertaking this course will need to participate in work placement or attend campus practical activities where available to fulfill the practical requirements of this course.

Possible Career Opportunities could lead to employment as a Horticulture worker, a Horticulture assistant, a Horticulturist or a Gardener.

Professional recognition is not applicable to this course.

Fee for service	$6,272.00 (2021)
Subsidised full fee	$1,904.00 (2021)
Subsidised concession fee	$1,344.00 (2021)
Fee for service per unit	$392.00 (2021)
Subsidised full fee per unit	$119.00 (2021)
Subsidised concession fee per unit	$84.00 (2021)
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit	$63.20 (2021)
JobTrainer	$0
JobTrainer fee per unit	$0

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