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AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture

AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture

National ID AHC30716 State ID BDF1
Got a passion for growing and nurturing plants? 

Cultivate a career outdoors with job-ready skills to enter the horticulture industry and work in gardening, nursery and landscaping settings. 

Murdoch campus has a dedicated student garden centre providing hands-on training and simulating a workplace experience. 

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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more

CampusesMurdoch.

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2023.

Study Mode On Campus.

This qualification will get you job-ready to enter the horticulture industry in rewarding roles such as a gardener at a school or city council, a nursery worker, groundskeeper, or even a self-employed landscaper. 

Be guided and inspired by our team of expert lecturers who are industry professionals, as you are equipped with the technical training and communication skills you need to begin your horticulture career. You'll gain strong knowledge of plant identification and nutrition, creating and maintaining plant displays, implementing propagation plans and controlling weeds and pests. You'll develop key skills in irrigation systems, safely working with chemicals, pruning, soil improvement, how to implement a grassed area maintenance program, and much more. 

Your skillset will allow you to specialise in working with plants in nurseries, gardening and landscaping, with a range of employment opportunities across the private sector, local councils and state government. If you'd like to work in stunning green settings such as parks and gardens whilst contributing to a positive impact on our environment - this is the career path for you! 

Take the first step towards your future in horticulture, gain a nationally recognised qualification and get started in the field. If you already have some industry experience, this course will help you further develop and strengthen your skills. 

Study in specialised facilities:

Our dedicated Murdoch Student Garden Centre is pivotal to the learning experience for students and teaches excellence in service delivery. Facilities include extensive garden spaces for design practice, computer labs with contemporary software and dedicated sheltered nursery areas. Students can learn through application of hands-on skills in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace experience.  

As part of their Murdoch campus(opens in a new tab) studies, students propagate natives, herbs and some exotic plants suitable to WA's climate. These plants are then prepared at the on-campus nursery and greenhouse for retail sales at the Student Garden Centre Plant Sale which is open to the general public for a short time each May and November, giving students the ability to satisfy the retail skill building requirements of their horticulture course.

Visit our Horticulture at SM TAFE Facebook page(opens in a new tab) for more information on student news and events. 
 

 

  • implement propagation plans
  • control weeds, pests, and diseases
  • safely prepare, store, and apply chemicals
  • install irrigation
  • create plant displays
  • plant identification and nutrition, and
  • workplace safety and health
  • implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
  • implement a plant nutrition program
  • prune shrubs and small trees
  • implement a grassed area maintenance program

 

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • enjoyment of practical/manual work and working in varied weather conditions outdoors
  • an eye for detail and good hand-eye coordination
  • high stamina and fitness levels
  • ability to accurately follow plans, instructions and work to deadlines
  • good problem solving skills
  • enjoyment of nature and the outdoors

Important information

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Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture $64.80 $19.20 $36.50
AHCPMG301 Control weeds $48.60 $14.40 $42.50
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders $56.70 $16.80 $42.50
AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas $129.60 $38.40 $48.50
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes $64.80 $19.20 $31.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Prepare and apply chemicals
$64.80 $19.20 $42.50
Troubleshoot irrigation systems
$81.00 $24.00 $54.00
Install pressurised irrigation systems
$105.30 $31.20 $70.00
Maintain nursery plants
$48.60 $14.40 $38.75
Implement a propagation plan
$48.60 $14.40 $49.50
Recognise plants
$56.70 $16.80 $30.25
Implement a plant nutrition program
$48.60 $14.40 $42.50
Plant trees and shrubs
$32.40 $9.60 $49.25
Prune shrubs and small trees
$48.60 $14.40 $43.00
Prepare growing media
$48.60 $14.40 $59.00
Implement a grassed area maintenance program
$38.88 $11.52 $48.50

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture $64.80 $19.20 $36.50
AHCPMG301 Control weeds $48.60 $14.40 $42.50
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders $56.70 $16.80 $42.50
AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas $129.60 $38.40 $48.50
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes $64.80 $19.20 $31.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Prepare and apply chemicals
$64.80 $19.20 $42.50
Troubleshoot irrigation systems
$81.00 $24.00 $54.00
Install pressurised irrigation systems
$105.30 $31.20 $70.00
Maintain nursery plants
$48.60 $14.40 $38.75
Implement a propagation plan
$48.60 $14.40 $49.50
Recognise plants
$56.70 $16.80 $30.25
Implement a plant nutrition program
$48.60 $14.40 $42.50
Plant trees and shrubs
$32.40 $9.60 $49.25
Prune shrubs and small trees
$48.60 $14.40 $43.00
Prepare growing media
$48.60 $14.40 $59.00
Implement a grassed area maintenance program
$38.88 $11.52 $48.50

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2023

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture $64.80 $19.20 $36.50
AHCPMG301 Control weeds $48.60 $14.40 $42.50
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders $56.70 $16.80 $42.50
AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas $129.60 $38.40 $48.50
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes $64.80 $19.20 $31.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Prepare and apply chemicals
$64.80 $19.20 $42.50
Troubleshoot irrigation systems
$81.00 $24.00 $54.00
Install pressurised irrigation systems
$105.30 $31.20 $70.00
Maintain nursery plants
$48.60 $14.40 $38.75
Implement a propagation plan
$48.60 $14.40 $49.50
Recognise plants
$56.70 $16.80 $30.25
Implement a plant nutrition program
$48.60 $14.40 $42.50
Plant trees and shrubs
$32.40 $9.60 $49.25
Prune shrubs and small trees
$48.60 $14.40 $43.00
Prepare growing media
$48.60 $14.40 $59.00
Implement a grassed area maintenance program
$38.88 $11.52 $48.50

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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