Certificate III in Horticulture
Certificate III in Horticulture
The Certificate III in Horticulture at TAFE NSW will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to work as a gardener, horticulturalist or landscaper in the diverse global horticulture industry. You will develop a broad range of horticultural skills and build your expertise in areas including arboriculture,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Certificate III in Horticulture at TAFE NSW will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to work as a gardener, horticulturalist or landscaper in the diverse global horticulture industry.
You will develop a broad range of horticultural skills and build your expertise in areas including arboriculture, chemical use, industry work practices, irrigation and water, plants, soils, and pest management.
Learn to create and nurture different types of green environments that are both beautiful and functional. As a TAFE NSW student, you will learn in industry-standard facilities including greenhouses and shade houses, and have access to industry-standard machinery, tools, materials and growing media.
Through theory and practical course work you will learn to:
Plan and install irrigation systems
Control weeds, pests and disease
Determine and carry out plant nutrition requirements
Contribute to work health and safety practices
TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical learning. You will strengthen your skills in horticulture, including:
Recognising common and rare plants species
Establishing and maintaining grassed and planted areas
Implementing a pest control solution
Improving soil in gardens and turfed areas
Specialist amenity pruning techniques
Stand out in a global job market by developing a range of key soft skills that equip you with the confidence to work in a variety of horticulture settings:
A passion for and knowledge of plants and the environment
Attention to detail
Problem solving and critical thinking skill
Good communication skills
Collaboration skills and the ability to work independently
High-tech agricultural production is changing the skills needed in the horticulture production industry with vertical farming, soilless-farming (using aeroponic or hydroponic systems) and drones increasingly used in large-scale operations.
REQUIREMENTS
Year 10 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 46 or equivalent
Or Completion of a TAFE NSW General English Program
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 40 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3,800 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 140 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programmes that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is common place and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programmes, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills programme and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation programme is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.RTO 90003HEPS PRV12049
