Certificate III in Horticulture
- Posted by TAFE SA
Certificate III in Horticulture
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to work as a horticulturist or gardener with this comprehensive horticulture qualification. Learn all about plants and their culture, plant pests and diseases, how to control weeds, and how to improve gardens and turf areas. Develop your knowledge even further in your areas…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to work as a horticulturist or gardener with this comprehensive horticulture qualification. Learn all about plants and their culture, plant pests and diseases, how to control weeds, and how to improve gardens and turf areas. Develop your knowledge even further in your areas of interest with our comprehensive range of electives including site inspections, hydroponic systems, landscape maintenance, plant nutrition, operating machinery and equipment, and the safe use of chemicals. Get your hands in the dirt and grow your career with TAFE SA.
Employment Outcomes
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include Horticulturist and Gardener.
Qualifications & Skills Covered
Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716)
This certificate develops skills and knowledge in carrying out WHS procedures, providing information on plants, controlling weeds, pests and diseases, chemical use, installing and operating irrigation systems, plant nutrition, plant establishment, landscape construction and maintenance, sports turf construction and maintenance, specialist pruning, propagation and maintenance of nursery plants, machinery and equipment operation and maintenance. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 5 core units and 11 elective units.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic IELTS score of 6.0 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of Year 10 or overseas equivalent .
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
TAFE South Australia is a government owned vocational and technical training organisation based in Adelaide. The institution operates out of more than 50 campuses located at Adelaide and South Australia. It delivers programs to more than 80,000 students each year. The institute offers programs in the fields of Hospitality and Tourism, Multimedia, Engineering, Computing and Information Technology, Recreation and Sport, Health and Education, Hair and Beauty, and Management and Finance; and conducts award courses, short courses, fee for service courses, general interest courses, adult community education and customised training.
TAFE South Australia is a government owned vocational and technical training organisation based in Adelaide. The institution operates out of more than 50 campuses located at Adelaide and South Australia. It delivers programs to more than 80,000 students each year. The institute offers programs in the fields of Hospitality and Tourism, Multimedia, Engineering, Computing and Information Technology, Recreation and Sport, Health and Education, Hair and Beauty, and Management and Finance; and conducts award courses, short courses, fee for service courses, general interest courses, adult community education and customised training.