AHC30716
Certificate III in Horticulture

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Certificate III in Horticulture

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Fee Free Tafe

Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2024.

To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:

a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
of working age

*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.

Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmania Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Mixed Learning
Workplace

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 2,352.00
Concession* $ 390.00
Commercial $ 14,780.00
Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to develop your existing skills and knowledge at a more advanced level in the Horticulture industry, then this is the qualification for you!

This course is offered as an on-campus program at Alanvale and Clarence and is also available in the workplace for new and existing workers within the horticulture industry. If completing as an apprentice/trainee or workplace based student, your training will consist of a combination of on-the-job training, off-the-job workshops and self-paced study.

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture and will allow you to develop your skills in growing plants for recreational or ornamental purposes, and/or establishing and supervising amenity horticulture sites such as botanic or public gardens, historic gardens and landscapes, sports facilities, urban or other public spaces.

In this course you will have the opportunity for lots of hands-on learning and the campus based program provides the chance to put your skills and knowledge into practice through a work placement in the horticultural industry. You’ll develop your skills in providing information on plants and their culture, implementing propagation, plant nutrition and plant establishment programs as well as how to prepare growing media. You’ll learn how to effectively control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders, as well as how to prepare and apply chemicals, and transport, handle and store them appropriately.

You’ll also learn how to implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas, assist with landscape construction work, and learn how to operate pressurised irrigation systems, as well as perform specialist amenity pruning.

On successful completion of this course, the horticultural skills you gain at this level will prepare you for work at a supervisory level within this vibrant industry.

This course is transitioning

You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type
North
Alanvale	16 Jan 2024 - 23 Dec 2025	Part-time Enrol at any time provided you have employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace. You will have workplace-based visits and scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Apply now
South
Clarence	16 Jan 2024 - 23 Dec 2025	Part-time Enrol at any time provided you have employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace. You will have workplace-based visits and scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Apply now
North West
Burnie	16 Jan 2024 - 23 Dec 2025	Part-time Enrol at any time provided you have employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace. You will have workplace-based visits and scheduled campus-based training.	Workplace	Apply now

Fee-Free TAFE eligibility

Fee-free TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free* training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill.

The following Tasmanian residents are eligible for Tasmanian Government subsidised training:

Australian citizens
Permanent residents

And Tasmanian residents who have permission for work and study in Australia and:

Are New Zealand citizens with a Special Category Visa
Are holders of a temporary humanitarian visas
Are Tasmanian State Sponsored skill migrant visa holders
Are a dependent (aged over 18) or partner (spouse) visa holder of an eligible applicant.

All other visa holders are ineligible for subsidised training. This includes all bridging visa holders and Tasmanian State Sponsored business visa holders.

Applicants must also meet any specific entry requirements for individual courses.

First Nations Australians, young people (17-24), people out of work or receiving income support, unpaid carers, women facing economic insecurity, women undertaking study in non-traditional fields and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Note: People studying within the education system (up to Year 12), or undertaking a traineeship or apprenticeship are not eligible.

*Your tuition fees are covered; however you may need to cover costs such as textbooks, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

Any additional fees will be identified in course specific information.

The number of Fee-Free places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Entry

Applicants will be required to undertake the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) to confirm they have the required Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to work at a Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) exit level 2 or higher. Account details and instructions will be sent to you within 24 hours of applying. If you have previously undertaken the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment – we will review your results and notify you if further action is required.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a AHC30716 - Certificate III in Horticulture.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
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
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes

Elective units
AHCARB301	Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCIRG306	Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG331	Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG332	Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG333	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC206	Assist with landscape construction work
AHCLSC301	Set out site for construction works
AHCLSC303	Construct brick and block structures and features
AHCLSC304	Erect timber structures and features
AHCLSC305	Construct stone structures and features
AHCLSC306	Implement a paving project
AHCLSC307	Implement a retaining wall project
AHCMOM213	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCNSY301	Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY302	Receive and dispatch nursery products
AHCNSY303	Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY304	Deliver and promote sales of plants
AHCNSY305	Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY306	Implement a propagation plan
AHCPCM301	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM303	Identify plant specimens
AHCPGD301	Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD303	Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPGD304	Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPGD305	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCSOL301	Prepare growing media
AHCTRF302	Establish turf
AHCTRF303	Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCTRF304	Monitor turf health
AHCTRF305	Renovate sports turf
AHCWRK305	Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
FWPCOT3238	Operate a pole saw
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid

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AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture

Fee Free Tafe

Fee Free Tafe

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

Tuition Fees

This course is transitioning

Locations, dates & times

Information Session

Career opportunities

Information Session

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

AHC30716
Certificate III in Horticulture