AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture
Next intake
February 2025Location
East Geelong CampusDuration
Full-time: 12 monthsPart-time: 3 years
If you have a passion for the outdoors, plants, and hands-on work, a career in horticulture could be perfect for you.
Learn plant identification, pest and disease management, propagation, soils and plant nutrition, customer service, plant establishment, drainage and irrigation, and Work Health and Safety. Train in state-of-the-art facilities guided by experienced and passionate teachers who offer extensive industry knowledge and connections.
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to either enter the horticulture industry or advance your career if you already have prior experience. With the flexibility of full-time or part-time study options, you can choose a path that will best fit your lifestyle and commitments.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
To become an apprentice or trainee, you will first need to find an employer willing to employ you. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider can assist you with this and will also start your application and enrolment process. Find a local provider here
Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
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2025 February East Geelong Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Day | Full Time Mon,Tues & Wed 8.30 am to 4 pm | Apply |
2025 February East Geelong Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Night | Part Time Wed Night5-9pm(With Industry Experience) | Apply |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Night Classes are delivered between 5pm and 9pm, one night a week at the East campus.
The length of the course is 2.5 years and the entrance requirements are the same as for the Day Certificate III in Horticulture.
Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Core | Code | Hours |
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Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | AHCWRK320 | 60 |
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | AHCWHS302 | 50 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | AHCPMG302 | 80 |
Control weeds | AHCPMG301 | 70 |
Identify and select plants | AHCPCM308 | 90 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | AHCSOL304 | 60 |
Operate machinery and equipment | AHCMOM304 | 40 |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems | AHCIRG346 | 50 |
Perform specialist amenity pruning | AHCPGD309 | 65 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | AHCCHM307 | 70 |
Transport and store chemicals | AHCCHM304 | 50 |
Profile Elective Units | Code | Hours |
Implement a plant establishment program | AHCPGD307 | 80 |
Implement a plant nutrition program | AHCPCM305 | 60 |
Implement a propagation plan | AHCNSY313 | 90 |
Maintain indoor plants | AHCNSY208 | 20 |
Provide information on plants and their culture | AHCPCM306 | 70 |
Receive and dispatch nursery products | AHCNSY309 | 40 |
PT Night Electives | Code | Hours |
Implement a plant establishment program | AHCPGD307 | 80 |
Implement a plant nutrition program | AHCPCM305 | 60 |
Implement a propagation plan | AHCNSY313 | 90 |
Maintain indoor plants | AHCNSY208 | 20 |
Provide information on plants and their culture | AHCPCM306 | 70 |
Receive and dispatch nursery products | AHCNSY309 | 40 |
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.
Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
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Concession Tuition | AUD $1.69 | per hour | 1045 | AUD $1,766.00 | AUD $8,138.00 |
Standard Tuition | AUD $8.47 | per hour | 1045 | AUD $8,851.00 | AUD $8,138.00 |
Full Fee Tuition | AUD $9.74 | per hour | 1045 | AUD $10,178.00 |
Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
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Materials | AUD $680.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
Resources | AUD $60.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
Education Levy | AUD $156.75 | Charged at enrolment | |||
Excursions Fee | AUD $120.00 | Once | charged at enrolment |
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
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