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AHC 30716 Certificate III in
Horticulture (0100176)

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Campus

Gosford

Start Dates & Intakes

TBC

National Code

AHC 30716

Payment plans available

Yes

CRICOS Code

0100176

Duration

52 weeks

Work Placement

Yes

International Applicants

Yes

2023 Course fees and charges

Tuition Fee: $13,250
Material Fee: $550 Inc. GST
Application Fee: $250 Inc. GST (Non - Refundable)
Horticulture PPE and Equipment fee: $550.00

Overview

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This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. It provides a broad skill and knowledge base, and builds on skills and knowledge gained from Certificate II in Horticulture or the workplace. It may be appropriate for current or previous horticultural employees who wish to have their skills and knowledge formally recognised.

Career Opportunities

Candidates who completed Certificate III in Horticulture may be able to gain employment in the following positions:

  • Gardener
  • Horticulturalist
    • Farming
    • Gardening
    • Nursery
  • Landscaper

Course Specifics

Training Methods:

  • Face-to-face theory
  • Workbooks
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Practical demonstrations and activities in a horticultural environment (The Big Backyard Hackham West SA)

All units within the qualification have assessment tasks, with set due dates for completion. Each unit of competency will vary however the following methods can be used but are not limited to the below: Written questions /Case studies, Simulations, Verbal questions/observations, Projects, Workplace observations

Course Units

  • AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
  • AHCPCM302 Provide information on plants and their culture
  • AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  • AHCPMG301 Control weeds
  • AHCSOL303 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

Elective Units

  • AHCPGD301 Implement a plant establishment program
  • AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals
  • AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals
  • AHCBIO302 Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
  • AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
  • AHCIRG306 Troubleshoot irrigation systems
  • AHCIRG331 Install pressurised irrigation systems
  • AHCIRG332 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  • AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program
  • AHCNSY401 Plan a growing-on program
  • AHCNSY402 Plan a propagation program

Award

To be eligible for the award of the AHC 30716 Certificate III in Horticulture, learners must complete a total of 16 units made up of 11 electives and 5 core units.

A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency deemed competent if the full qualification has not been completed. Qualification certification will be generated after successful completion of this course and full payment, and a verified USI has been received.

Study Pathways

Students completing AHC 30716 Certificate III in Horticulture can continue to study:

  • AHC 40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture

Recognition of Prior Learning

Have you worked or studied in this field before? RPL allows you the opportunity to be recognised for skills, experience, and study that you may have already attained. To gain RPL, you will need to contact the college for our RPL application that will guide you through the process of presenting your evidence to us. RPL will only be granted before the start of the course or within the first two weeks of commencing the course.

RPL can be applied for by overseas students with the following conditions:

  • You are still required to attend full-time study for the remaining course duration
  • Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is notified via PRISMS of the change of course duration
  • Revised confirmation of enrolment is issued to reflect the adjusted duration

Credit Transfer

You may already have acquired several of the units of competency in this qualification from an earlier course. If so, you can claim credit for these units by providing original qualification transcripts or statements of attainment and completing a credit transfer application. As with an RPL application, your course duration will be varied, and DHA will be notified via PRISMS

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Completion of Year 12 and or equivalent
  • English proficiency levels of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent or completion of a Literacy, Language and Numeracy (LLN) assessment at ACSF Level 4
  • Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements providing they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. More information can be found here. (Include a link to more information in entry req section)

How to apply

  1. Complete your application online or download our application form
  2. Send your documentation: Prepare and attach all required documents with your application according to WIC’s entry and GTE requirements.
  3. Receive an offer of admission
  4. Receive GTE assessment and payment approval
  5. Pay your tuition fees: Upon GTE approval you can make payment of your tuition fees.
  6. Receive your COE. Once payment is received, you'll receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) from us.
  7. Apply for a student visa
  8. Welcome to Wakefield International College!
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