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Certificate III in Horticulture

This qualification covers general skilled work in amenity horticulture, such as gardens and public green spaces. It includes choosing plants, pruning, irrigation, using machinery, improving soil, and controlling weeds and pests with chemicals. People already doing this work may be able to have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Gardeners and horticulture workers with hands-on experience who want a qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Gardener
  • Horticulturist
  • Landscape gardener
  • Horticulture worker

Qualification structure

17 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 3 units must be from the electives listed below. The remaining 3 units must be selected from electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

11 units
  1. AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
  2. AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  3. AHCIRG346Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  4. AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
  5. AHCPCM308Identify and select plants
  6. AHCPGD309Perform specialist amenity pruning
  7. AHCPMG301Control weeds
  8. AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  9. AHCSOL304Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
  10. AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  11. AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units

33 units
  1. AHCARB314Implement a tree maintenance program
  2. AHCARB316Perform pruning operations
  3. AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
  4. AHCDRG305Install drainage systems
  5. AHCHYD303Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
  6. AHCIRG337Measure irrigation delivery system performance
  7. AHCIRG338Troubleshoot irrigation systems
  8. AHCLSC316Implement a paving project
  9. AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
  10. AHCNSY308Maintain nursery plants
  11. AHCNSY310Install and maintain plant displays
  12. AHCNSY312Prepare specialised plants
  13. AHCNSY313Implement a propagation plan
  14. AHCPCM204Recognise plants
  15. AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
  16. AHCPCM305Implement a plant nutrition program
  17. AHCPCM306Provide information on plants and their culture
  18. AHCPCM307Report on health and condition of trees
  19. AHCPGD307Implement a plant establishment program
  20. AHCPGD308Plan and maintain plant displays
  21. AHCPGD310Implement a landscape maintenance program
  22. AHCSOL305Prepare growing media
  23. AHCTRF306Prepare sports turf surfaces for play
  24. AHCTRF308Establish turf
  25. AHCTRF309Implement a grassed area maintenance program
  26. AHCWAT303Access, extract and monitor water for irrigation
  27. AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
  28. AHCWRK321Provide on-job training support
  29. AHCWRK322Conduct site inspections
  30. PUASES008Undertake storm and water damage operations
  31. TLILIC2014Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
  32. TLILIC2015Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle
  33. TLILIC2016Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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