Certificate III in Horticulture
National ID: AHC30716 | State ID: BDF1
Do you have a green thumb and are keen to grow your horticulture skills?
When you complete the Certificate III in Horticulture you will be ready for a career working with plants as school or council gardener, groundskeeper, or self-employed landscaper.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry, 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.
Half price fees apply!
Half price courses under the Lower Fees, Local skills initiative are half price for everyone, plus there are fee caps. The fees cap means that regardless of how much your course fees are, under Lower fees, local skills you will not pay more than a set total amount.
The concession rate course fee cap of $400 (from the date the new fee applied) applies to:
- All students aged 15-24 years
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card;
- a repatriation health benefits card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs; or
- a Health Care Card
- Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
- Secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school.
The non-concession course fee cap is $1,200 (from the date the new fee applied).
Please note: Only course tuition fees are half price for the Lower fees, local skills qualifications. You may be required to pay other fees for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
Entrance Requirements
Important information
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities
Horticulture qualifications provide you with a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to work in this industry. Industry positions include : horticulturalist, gardener, parks and gardens worker.
Study pathway
Further study opportunities
Central Regional TAFE has many further study opportunities available. Check out our Course Guide for all your future study options.
How to apply
On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Visit our
Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.
Flexible and Other Study Types
We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the
Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more
here.
International Students
International students please visit
www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au 
Short Courses and Skill Sets
Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Training at CRTAFE will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a combination of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. While the mode of delivery may vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken and the support available to them.
Available all year round, 2020
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Self Paced External
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute |
| How |
Flexible
Off-campus learning
Part-Time
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM302 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
| AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCNSY201 |
Pot up plants |
| AHCNSY204 |
Maintain indoor plants |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
| AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCWRK311 |
Conduct site inspections |
| AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Workplace Assessment
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute |
| How |
Workplace Assessment
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM302 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
| AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCARB301 |
Implement a tree maintenance program |
| AHCARB309 |
Implement a tree protection program |
| AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCIRG306 |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
| AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPGD305 |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities |
| AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
| AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCWRK311 |
Conduct site inspections |
| AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
Enquire now
Use our course enquiry form below to contact us and to express interest in this course. Places may still be available.
Kalgoorlie Campus - AHC30716 & AHC31416 Combined Self Paced Onsite
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Kalgoorlie Campus |
| How |
Flexible
Part-Time
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM302 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
| AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCFAU201 |
Recognise fauna |
| AHCILM305 |
Work with an Aboriginal Community or organisation |
| AHCINF303 |
Plan and construct conventional fencing |
| AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCNAR301 |
Maintain natural areas |
| AHCNAR305 |
Collect native seed |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCPGD304 |
Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| AHCPGD305 |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities |
| AHCPMG305 |
Survey pests |
| AHCPMG307 |
Apply animal trapping techniques |
| AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCWRK311 |
Conduct site inspections |
| SITTGDE001 |
Interpret aspects of local Australian Indigenous culture |
Kalgoorlie Campus - Traineeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 year/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Kalgoorlie Campus |
| How |
Traineeship
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM302 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
| AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCIRG333 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPCM304 |
Report on health and condition of trees |
| AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCPGD304 |
Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| AHCPGD305 |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities |
| AHCTRF302 |
Establish turf |
Enquire now
Use our course enquiry form below to contact us and to express interest in this course. Places may still be available.
Semester 1, 2021
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2021 |
| Where |
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute |
| How |
Face to face (class room)
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM302 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
| AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
| AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
| AHCWRK311 |
Conduct site inspections |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2, 2020
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute |
| How |
Face to face (class room)
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCPCM302 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
| AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
| AHCPGD301 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
| AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
| AHCWRK311 |
Conduct site inspections |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
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