About

AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture at Open Colleges is delivered by industry experts and will give you the fundamental horticulture skills you’ll need to succeed in the industry, as well as teach you the specialist skills that are in demand by organisations who create and maintain large open spaces, including parks, sporting fields, playgrounds and other public spaces.

Overview

The AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture is designed to provide you with the tools to set you up for a vibrant career in horticulture. You’ll learn all about plant identification, pest and disease, weeds, propagation, soils and plant nutrition, and customer service. Nurture your love of greenery and enjoy an exciting career outdoors that will unlock many job opportunities.

This course includes a mandatory work placement to help you build essential practical skills. You'll need to complete 90 hours of placement, which is made easier through Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with trusted provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your placement for you, so you can stay focused on your studies. It's a great way to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field.

Potential career outcomes

Community Facilities Landscape Assistant

Landscaping Assistant

Open Space Landscape Assistant

Parks and Gardens Team Member

Programme Structure

What do you learn in this course

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

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Self-paced

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Horticulture and Crop Science View 3 other Short Courses in Natural Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

There are no specific academic score requirements for entry into this programme. Please visit the Open Colleges website to view all entry requirements.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements differ depending on the course. Generally, students need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. If under 18, they’ll need permission from a parent or guardian. Students should have basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to comfortably read course material, understand technical terms, and communicate via email.

Please note: Only Australian citizens and residents can apply for this course. This course is not available to student visa holders.

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3145 AUD / year

≈ 3145 AUD / year

Funding

This is a fee-for-service course; government funding is not available. Payment plans are available. Discounts apply when you pay upfront, check the Open Colleges website for the latest promotion.

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