Certificate III in Horticulture

AHC30716

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online, Workplace

Outcomes

Gardener, Horticultural Operator, Horticulturalist, Landscape Gardener

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Qualification

Certificate III

Awarded By

Open Colleges

Duration

Self-paced - maximum 24 months

Start Date

Start Anytime

Payment Option

Payment plan, Upfront payment

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Open Colleges offers a number of flexible payment models to suit your lifestyle and preferences:

Pay upfront to receive a 40% discount.

Pay in instalments and save up to 3%.

Please Note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is NOT government funded.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

The AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture offered by Open Colleges equips students with the fundamental skills needed for working in the horticulture and landscaping industries. For those who take this course, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to: recognise plants, prepare plant specimens and plant trees and shrubs; install and maintain plant displays and nursery plants; implement soil improvements for plant and turf areas, and plant nutrition programs; conduct site inspections and operational inspections of park facilities; control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders; and implement a grassed area maintenance program.

This course is delivered online with a work-based project component. This means you’ll be developing your knowledge and skills partly through online learning, and partly through practical projects in a real-life workplace setting (such as a local council, golf course, park, sporting field or resort).

90 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

Eligibility

There are no formal educational requirements for this course.

Minimum age:

You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.

English proficiency:

Entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level; or
Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate II level or higher; or
2 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Computing:

You will need access to a reliable computer and an internet connections, as well as basic computer skills.

Workplace projects:

You will need to have access to a workplace, or workplaces, in which you can complete your projects and presentations (video demonstrations). Your workplace must be approved by Open Colleges as a suitable and safe environment.

Equipment and tools:

You may need to have access to specific tools and equipment for this course. Please enquire for details.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

In this AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture course, the subjects you may study include:

AHCPCM303 – Identify plant specimen
AHCPCM308 – Identify and select plants
AHCWHS302 – Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK320 – Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCSOL305 – Prepare growing media
AHCNSY313 – Implement a propagation plan
AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 – Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCPMG301 – Control weeds
AHCPMG302 – Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG306 – Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPGD309 – Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCSOL304 – Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCPGD307 – Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPCM305 – Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCIRG346 – Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM304 – Operate machinery and equipment

90 hours of work placement is also required – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Why study with Open Colleges

Open Colleges has been helping Australians realise their potential for over 125 years, and they’re now one of Australia’s leaders in online education. In the last decade alone, they’ve helped over 450,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers. When you study with OC, you’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification that’ll help you find work across Australia. Their nationally recognised courses are designed by vocational experts, and you’ll learn job-ready skills from industry specialists. Online learning is all about flexibility, so they’ve designed their learning platform to be as flexible as possible. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can access it anytime you want. It’s designed to work around your lifestyle, not the other way around, so you can easily fit your study in with your other commitments.

Student Support

The common misconception is that studying online means that you’re studying alone, but at Open Colleges, they take great pride in the superior support provided to their students. They make it easy for you to get support when you need it with their student support team available Monday to Friday via email, phone and Live Chat and on the weekends, via Live Chat (when available). They’re here, in tandem with trainers and assessors, to make sure you’re supported the whole way through your course, from the time you enrol right through to your graduation.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture from Open Colleges.

Graduates are prepared to seek positions as horticulturalists and landscaping assistants in a variety of settings. Graduates may also pursue roles in organisations which create and maintain large open spaces, including parks, sporting fields, playgrounds and other public spaces.

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