Certificate III in Horticulture
Turn your passion for plants and outdoor environments into a rewarding career with the AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture. This nationally recognised qualification gives you the practical, job-ready skills to work across the growing amenity horticulture industry.
Learn how to maintain gardens, parks, and landscaped spaces while gaining hands-on experience with horticulture tools, equipment, and industry techniques. You’ll build valuable skills in plant care, landscape maintenance, resource coordination, and workplace safety — preparing you for a variety of roles in outdoor and environmental settings.
Designed for those looking to start or grow a career in horticulture, this course combines practical training with real-world industry knowledge to help you confidently work in diverse horticulture environments.
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.
Course Information
| Next Intake | Rolling intake; join today! |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 10-12 months |
| Delivery Method | Face-to-face |
| Funded Course fee | $785 / $545 Concession* |
| Full Fee | $5,250 (for those not eligible for funding) |
| Incidental Fees | Supply own safety boots, hat and gardening gloves |
| 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 |
Units of Competency
The AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture includes a total of seventeen (17) units – eleven (11) core and six (6) electives.
Core Units
- 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
- 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