Takes place in one of Adelaide’s most beautifully landscaped gardens, right next to the beach!
Next Intake – Rolling intake; join today!
Course Duration – 10-12 Months
Delivery method – Face-to-face
Units of Competency – 17 total (11 core, 6 elective)
Contact Number – (08) 8179 5200
Location – Minda Inc, 12 King George Ave, North Brighton SA 5048
AHC30722
Certificate III in Horticulture
The AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture is a nationally recognised qualification for those looking to build practical skills and knowledge in the horticulture industry. This course equips you to work across a wide range of horticultural settings, including nurseries, gardens, parks, and production enterprises. You will learn to establish and maintain plants, soils, and landscapes, operate specialised equipment, implement environmentally sustainable practices, and follow safe work procedures. With a strong focus on plant health, environmental care, and hands-on experience, the qualification prepares you for a variety of rewarding career pathways in horticulture, where you can contribute to creating and maintaining healthy, sustainable green spaces.
This is an unique opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge you need to work as a horticulturist or gardener in one of Adelaide’s most beautifully landscaped gardens.
South Australian Government Subsidy
Government funding may be available for this qualification through a subsidy for eligible students. To learn more about the financial support on offer, along with the requirements and obligations involved in accessing it, please contact our team. You can also check your eligibility by visiting the Skills SA website.
Program Details
Course duration: 10-12 months (one day per week)
Funded Course fee: $785 / $545 Concession*
*Eligibility criteria apply. To find out more, visit https://mytraining.skills.sa.gov.au/training/get-started/check-eligibility
Full Fee: $5,250 (for those not eligible for funding)
Incidental Fees: Supply own safety boots, hat and gardening gloves
Units of Competency
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Core Units (11)
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants
AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPMG301 Control weeds
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective Units (6)
AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY310 Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan
AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture