Certificate III Horticulture
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Undertaking the Certificate III in Horticulture will provide you with hands-on training in various essential areas like plant identification, propagation, pest and disease treatment, turf management, and beyond. Completing this course opens doors to diverse career opportunities such as gardener, landscape designer, horticulturalist, and more within the industry. Elevate your horticultural expertise and discover how to craft stunning outdoor spaces. Our training is customized for individuals from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and we welcome applications from everyone.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite qualifications required to enter this program.
Education and skills
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, and demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program.
Regulatory
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age, or an Asylum Seeker.
All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give Access Learning staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Students with disabilities
Access Learning welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
Digital technology
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system.
This course does not require mandatory Work Placement
You will not need to complete work placement in order to satisfactorily complete this course.
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
- A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) will be required for all work placements.
Face to Face (in person) Training
This program is delivered over 35 weeks.
The program is structured to offer interactive workshops held in classrooms, providing hands-on experience through practical field activities and projects.
These classroom sessions cover theoretical aspects and effective strategies aimed at enhancing employment prospects in the horticultural sector. The practical projects conducted in the field offer students opportunities to apply and refine their newly acquired skills and knowledge.
With an estimated duration of 35 weeks of instruction, the program ensures ample time for students to fully develop the required competencies in each unit.
🪴 If you have a green thumb, this course is a perfect fit.
👉 Career Opportunities
Upon completing graduates may pursue diverse career paths in the following areas:
SKILL LEVEL 1:
👩🌾 IRRIGATION MANAGER
👩🌾 HORTICULTURE R&D OFFICER
👩🌾 AGRONOMIST
👩🌾 HORTICULTURE GROWER
👩🌾 QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
👩🌾 FARM MANAGER
👩🌾 PROTECTED CROPPING GROWER
👩🌾 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OFFICER
SKILL LEVEL 2
👨🏻🌾 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/SALES
👨🏻🌾 BIOSECURITY OFFICER
SKILL LEVEL 3
👨🏻🌾 COLD STORAGE MANAGER
👨🏻🌾 SENIOR NURSERY PERSON
SKILL LEVEL 4
👨🏻🌾 NURSERY SUPERVISOR
👨🏻🌾 PRODUCTION HORTICULTURALISTS
SKILL LEVEL 5
👨🏻🌾 IRRIGATIONIST
👨🏻🌾 HORTICULTURE SECTION MANAGER
and also…
🔵 Horticulturalist
🔵 Landscape Designer
🔵 Garden Designer
🔵 Nursery Gardener
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