AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture 

AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture

CRICOS Course Code: 119566G

Course Duration: 52 weeks 44 weeks scheduled training 8 weeks holidays and breaks

Enrolment Fee: $250 Tuition Fee: $15,000 Materials Fee: $1,000 Total Course Fee: $16,250

Training Locations: Shepparton campus (theory delivery) Katandra West practical farm (horticulture training)

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face classroom and practical training

The AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture provides students with the skills and knowledge required for general vocational roles in the amenity horticulture industry. 

Students develop practical skills in plant identification, soil improvement, irrigation systems, pest and weed control, nursery work, and environmentally sustainable horticulture practices.  

Graduates perform tasks under broad supervision using a range of horticulture equipment and techniques while applying workplace health and safety and environmental requirements.  

There are no licensing or certification requirements associated with this qualification at the time of publication.  

Graduates may pursue roles in: 

  • Horticulture operations 
  • Landscaping support roles 
  • Nursery work 
  • Garden maintenance 
  • Irrigation operations  

Applicants must: 

  • be at least 18 years of age 
  • demonstrate ACSF Level 3 or equivalent 
  • have completed Year 12 or AQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) 
  • demonstrate IELTS overall score of 6.0 or equivalent  

To achieve AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture, students must complete 11 core units and 6 elective units 

Unit Code Unit Title Category
Core Units
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals Core
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment Core
AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants Core
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases Core
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes Core
AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas Core
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders Core
AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning Core
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems Core
AHCPMG301 Control weeds Core
AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices Core
Elective Units
AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants Elective
AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures Elective
AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program Elective
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program Elective
AHCWRK317 Coordinate work site activities Elective
AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media Elective

Assessment is conducted through a combination of: 

  • written assessment tasks 
  • practical demonstration activities  

Training and assessment occur in classroom environments and a commercially operational horticulture workplace setting.  

Enrolment Fee: $250 
Tuition Fee: $15,000 
Materials Fee: $1,000 

Total Course Fee: $16,250  

All required materials, tools, and equipment for training and assessment are provided by Greenfield College.  

Students complete practical training at the horticulture training site in Katandra West. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are available in accordance with Greenfield College policies.  

Start Your Career in Horticulture

Develop practical horticulture skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification with Greenfield College.