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Version Effective: 19th of September, 2022
AHC30716 - Certificate III in Horticulture
Course Details
Course Summary
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture.
Proposed Change:
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. CQUniversity is offering two (2) different streams choices (Nursery and Landscape) under this qualification. Both stream offers a different choice of units that are better suited to specific industries. Students will need to select one (1) stream on admission. If students are currently working in industry, before choosing a stream, it is strongly recommended they consult with their employer to determine the most suitable steam choice.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements, however it is highly recommended that students have attained a Sound Achievement (SA) result in Year 10 numeracy and literacy subjects or equivalent prior to enrolling in this course. Distance - Mixed Mode students undertaking this course will need to participate in work placement or attend campus practical activities where available to fulfil the practical requirements of this course.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or high level course.
Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Each unit in this course has a mandatory practical component. Students who are not already working in the industry or attending campus will be required to undertake work placement to complete their practical assessment. Co-assessment with a supervisor is required. Students will be required to complete a total of 720 hours (7 hours per week over 24 months) of Practical skills training in placement throughout the duration of the course. Students are responsible for finding their own placement.Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Possible Career Opportunities could lead to employment as a Horticulture worker, a Horticulture assistant, a Horticulturist or a Gardener.
Delivery Agreement
A Co-provider Agreement has been put in place with VET Centre Qld. This has gone through VET Contract Management and has been signed off by Peter Heilbuth.
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete 5 core units
- Complete 11 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Please select a course structure from the options below:
Nursery Industry Stream
2 years full-time
- Mixed Mode
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| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCNSY303 | Install and maintain plant displays | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| AHCNSY306 | Implement a propagation plan | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Cluster 5 | ||||
| AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD303 | Perform specialist amenity pruning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM304 | Report on health and condition of trees | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | AHCWHS301 - Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| 2 | AHCPCM303 - Identify plant specimens |
| 3 | AHCPMG301 - Control weeds |
| 4 | AHCPMG302 - Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| 5 | AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals |
| 6 | AHCNSY303 - Install and maintain plant displays |
| 7 | AHCNSY306 - Implement a propagation plan |
| 8 | AHCNSY301 - Maintain nursery plants |
| 9 | AHCPGD301 - Implement a plant establishment program |
| 10 | AHCPCM302 - Provide information on plants and their culture |
| 11 | AHCSOL303 - Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| 12 | AHCCHM303 - Prepare and apply chemicals |
| 13 | AHCIRG333 - Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| 14 | AHCPGD303 - Perform specialist amenity pruning |
| 15 | AHCPCM301 - Implement a plant nutrition program |
| 16 | AHCPCM304 - Report on health and condition of trees |
Landscape Industry Stream
2 years full-time
- Mixed Mode
| Cluster One |
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| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Cluster 2 | ||||
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCTRF303 | Implement a grassed area maintenance program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Cluster 3 | ||||
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD304 | Implement a landscape maintenance program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Cluster 4 | ||||
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Cluster 5 | ||||
| AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD303 | Perform specialist amenity pruning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM304 | Report on health and condition of trees | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | AHCWHS301 - Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| 2 | AHCPCM303 - Identify plant specimens |
| 3 | AHCPMG301 - Control weeds |
| 4 | AHCPMG302 - Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| 5 | AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals |
| 6 | AHCTRF303 - Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
| 7 | AHCMOM304 - Operate machinery and equipment |
| 8 | AHCPGD304 - Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| 9 | AHCPGD301 - Implement a plant establishment program |
| 10 | AHCPCM302 - Provide information on plants and their culture |
| 11 | AHCSOL303 - Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| 12 | AHCCHM303 - Prepare and apply chemicals |
| 13 | AHCIRG333 - Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| 14 | AHCPGD303 - Perform specialist amenity pruning |
| 15 | AHCPCM301 - Implement a plant nutrition program |
| 16 | AHCPCM304 - Report on health and condition of trees |
Course Assessment Information
RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| Third Party Verification |
| RPL |
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.
Domestic 2019 Availabilities
Nursery Industry Stream
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Landscape Industry Stream
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2020 Availabilities
Nursery Industry Stream
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Landscape Industry Stream
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2021 Availabilities
Nursery Industry Stream
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Landscape Industry Stream
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2022 Availabilities
Nursery Industry Stream
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Landscape Industry Stream
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2023 Availabilities
Nursery Industry Stream
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
Landscape Industry Stream
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
The availabilities shown above are for the current and future years. To view any historic availabilities please press "Show Historic Availabilities" below:
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Work Experience requirements
Students studying online who are not currently working in the Horticulture industry will be required to seek and complete work experience whilst studying, to meet practical competency requirements.
Within the work experience environment, there must be a supervisor available who has at least 2 years’ experience in the Horticulture industry, or must hold a relevant Certificate (more information will be provided by the teacher during the initial meeting). The supervisor will be responsible for signing off on third party reports which are required for practical observations for each unit of competency. Teaching staff will provide third party reports to students as part of unit assessment requirements.
It is not mandatory for students who are studying on-campus to complete work experience as practical requirements will be satisfied by in class activities.
Resource Requirements
Students are required to purchase and supply their own personal protective equipment. Items include:
- Protective Boots
- Safety Glasses
- Garden gloves
- Wide-brim hat for outdoor work
- Appropriate clothing long sleeve cotton shirt and cotton drill shorts or trousers for outdoor work