AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to develop your existing skills and knowledge at a more advanced level in the Horticulture industry, then this is the qualification for you! This course is offered as an on-campus program at Alanvale and Clarence and is also available in the workplace for…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to develop your existing skills and knowledge at a more advanced level in the Horticulture industry, then this is the qualification for you!
This course is offered as an on-campus program at Alanvale and Clarence and is also available in the workplace for new and existing workers within the horticulture industry. If completing as an apprentice/trainee or workplace based student, your training will consist of a combination of on-the-job training, off-the-job workshops and self-paced study.
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture and will allow you to develop you skills in growing plants for recreational or ornamental purposes, and/or establishing and managing amenity horticulture sites such as botanic or public gardens, historic gardens and landscapes, sports facilities, urban or other public spaces.
In this course you will have the opportunity for lots of hands-on learning and the chance to put your skills and knowledge into practice through a work placement in the horticultural industry. You’ll develop your skills in providing information on plants and their culture, implementing propagation, plant nutrition and plant establishment programs as well as how to prepare growing media.
You’ll learn how to effectively control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders, as well as how to prepare and apply chemicals, and transport, handle and store them appropriately.
You’ll also learn how to implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas, assist with landscape construction work and learn how to operate pressurised irrigation systems, as well as perform specialist amenity pruning and how to implement a grassed area maintenance program.
On successful completion of this course, the horticultural skills you gain at this level will prepare you for work at a supervisory level within this vibrant industry.
Career opportunities
Horticulturist
Gardener
Nursery Horticulturist
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will be required to undertake the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) to confirm they have the required Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to work at a Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) exit level 2 or higher. Account details and instructions will be sent to you within 24 hours of applying. If you have previously undertaken the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment – we will review your results and notify you if further action is required.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business and the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania. TasTAFE is a leading education and training provider which strives to be contemporary in its delivery. TasTAFE offers over 170 nationally accredited and industry-endorsed qualifications, ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level. There are also short courses and skill sets offered across more than 30 industry areas. TasTAFE offers online courses and regionally-based programs, apprenticeship training, self-paced and evening classes and delivers training interstate and internationally. Each year, the institute sees around 20,000 enrolments, including more than 6,000 apprentices. Students at TasTAFE will have the opportunity to gain real-life experience in simulated work environments, work placements and community projects. TasTAFE can also provide students with the skills and know-how to start their own business and be their own boss.
