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.
