Grow your green thumb for a blossoming career.
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.
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.
Some things you'll learn:
- How to implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
- How to provide information on plants and their culture
- How to control weeds
- How to control plant pests, diseases and disorders
- And much more!
This course is right for you if:
- You enjoy nature and the outdoors
- You enjoy practical and hands-on work
- You're comfortable being exposed to weather
- You have good static strength
- You enjoy work that requires you handling and moving objects
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
| 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 |
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.
Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Horticulture.
Job opportunities include:
- Beekeeper
- Floriculture Tradesperson
- Horticulturalist
- Landscape Gardener
- Greenkeeper
- Nursery worker
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA.
Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here. (opens in a new tab)
Study options and how to apply
Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.
Available all year round, 2023
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Self Paced External
Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.
Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.
| Duration | 6 Months |
| When | Available all year round, 2023 |
| Where | Batavia Coast Maritime Institute |
| How | Self Paced External |
READY TO APPLY?
Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here.
FEES
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Semester 1, 2023
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Batavia Coast Maritime Institute |
| How | Classroom |
READY TO APPLY?
Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here.
FEES
Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.