Certificate III in Horticulture
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. It is not a suitable pathway for horticultural trades.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Completion of sixteen (16) units made up of two (2) core units and fourteen (14) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of eight (8) units must come from elective group A
a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective groups A or B
a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.
CORE UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes
Work
AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Plants
AHCPCM301A Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPCM303A Identify plant specimens
Pest management
AHCPMG301A Control weeds
AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
Soils and media
AHCSOL301A Prepare growing media
AHCSOL302A Construct a soil profile
Arboriculture
AHCARB301A Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCARB302A Conduct tree inspections
AHCARB303A Implement a tree pruning program
AHCARB304A Fell trees with advanced techniques
AHCARB305A Remove trees in confined spaces
AHCARB306A Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB307A Undertake complex tree climbing
AHCARB308A Install cable and bracing
AHCARB309A Implement a tree protection program
FPIFGM3205A Fall trees manually (advanced)
Landscape
AHCLSC301A Set out site for construction works
AHCLSC302A Construct landscape features using concrete
AHCLSC303A Construct brick and or block structures and features
AHCLSC304A Erect timber structures and features
AHCLSC305A Construct stone structures and features
AHCLSC306A Implement a paving project
AHCLSC307A Implement a retaining wall project
AHCLSC308A Install metal structures and features
AHCLSC309A Install water features
AHCLSC310A Implement a tree transplanting program
Nursery
AHCNSY301A Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY302A Receive and dispatch nursery products
AHCNSY303A Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY304A Deliver and promote sales of plants
AHCNSY305A Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY306A Implement a propagation plan
AHCNSY307A Operate fertigation equipment
Parks and gardens
AHCPGD301A Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD302A Plan and maintain plant displays
AHCPGD303A Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPGD304A Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPGD305A Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCPGD306A Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment
Turf
AHCTRF301A Construct turf playing surfaces
AHCTRF302A Establish turf
AHCTRF303A Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCTRF304A Monitor turf health
AHCTRF305A Renovate sports turf
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Biosecurity
AHCBIO301A Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response
AHCBIO302A Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
AHCBIO303A Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
AHCBIO304A Carry out movement and security procedures
AHCBIO305A Monitor and review biosecurity measures
Chemicals
AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals
Irrigation
AHCIRG301A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system
AHCIRG302A Install irrigation systems
AHCIRG303A Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG305A Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG306A Troubleshoot irrigation systems
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment
Water
AHCWAT301A Monitor and operate water treatment processes
Work
AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities
RIIOHS302A Implement traffic management plan
Pathways...
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include any of the specialist qualifications at Certificate IV.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Horticulturist
Gardener.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Managing time and priorities |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Participating in ongoing learning Learning new skills and techniques |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |