Course Summary
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. It is not a suitable pathway for horticultural trades.The course supplies a large range of skills and knowledge to further education and/or job skills.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere 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. Online students undertaking this course will need to participate in volunteer or paid work duties to fufill the practical requirements of this course.
Course Details
| Course Type | Qualification |
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| Student Availability |
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| Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
| Application Mode |
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| How to Apply | Please Enquire |
| Study Area |
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| Skill Area |
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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.
- 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.
2 years full-time
- Online
- Mixed Mode
- RPL/RCC/Credit
| Core | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 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 | |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Elective
Study Sequence
Online
Enrol into AHCWHS301 only. Remaining study sequence to be discussed with teaching staff.
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| AHCNSY303 | Install and maintain plant displays | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCTRF303 | Implement a grassed area maintenance program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCTRF302 | Establish turf | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD304 | Implement a landscape maintenance program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD303 | Perform specialist amenity pruning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM304 | Report on health and condition of trees | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCNSY306 | Implement a propagation plan | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | AHCWHS301 - Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCNSY303 | Install and maintain plant displays |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCTRF303 | Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
| AHCTRF302 | Establish turf |
| AHCPGD304 | Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| AHCPGD303 | Perform specialist amenity pruning |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCPCM304 | Report on health and condition of trees |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCNSY306 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals |
- On-campus
- Mixed Mode
- RPL/RCC/Credit
| Core | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 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 | |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Elective | ||||
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCTRF303 | Implement a grassed area maintenance program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCTRF302 | Establish turf | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD303 | Perform specialist amenity pruning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD304 | Implement a landscape maintenance program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM304 | Report on health and condition of trees | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCNSY306 | Implement a propagation plan | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCNSY303 | Install and maintain plant displays | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | AHCWHS301 - Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture |
| AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCTRF303 | Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
| AHCTRF302 | Establish turf |
| AHCPGD303 | Perform specialist amenity pruning |
| AHCPGD304 | Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program |
| AHCPCM304 | Report on health and condition of trees |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCNSY306 | Implement a propagation plan |
| AHCNSY303 | Install and maintain plant displays |
| AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals |
- On-campus
- Mixed Mode
- RPL/RCC/Credit
| Core | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Elective | ||||
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM304 | Report on health and condition of trees | 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 | |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD304 | Implement a landscape maintenance program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCTRF303 | Implement a grassed area maintenance program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | AHCPCM302 - Provide information on plants and their culture |
| 1 | AHCWHS301 - Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| 2 | AHCPMG301 - Control weeds |
| 2 | AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals |
| 2 | AHCCHM303 - Prepare and apply chemicals |
| 3 | AHCPMG302 - Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| 4 | AHCPCM304 - Report on health and condition of trees |
| 5 | AHCPGD303 - Perform specialist amenity pruning |
| 6 | AHCSOL303 - Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
| 6 | AHCPCM301 - Implement a plant nutrition program |
| 7 | AHCWRK309 - Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| 8 | AHCPGD304 - Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| 8 | AHCPGD301 - Implement a plant establishment program |
| 9 | AHCMOM304 - Operate machinery and equipment |
| 10 | AHCIRG333 - Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| 11 | AHCTRF303 - Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
Course Assessment Information
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.
| Assessment Types |
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| Third Party Verification |
| RPL |
Domestic 2019 Availabilities
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
On-campus Rockhampton
Rockhampton City
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
On-campus Gladstone
Gladstone
February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time
November: Full Time
Domestic 2020 Availabilities
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
On-campus Rockhampton
Rockhampton City
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
On-campus Gladstone
Gladstone
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
Domestic 2021 Availabilities
Online
February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time
November: Full Time
December: Full Time
On-campus Rockhampton
Rockhampton City
February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time
November: Full Time
On-campus Gladstone
Gladstone
February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time
November: Full Time
Domestic 2022 Availabilities
Online
On-campus Rockhampton
Rockhampton City
February: Full Time
April: Full Time
July: Full Time
September: Full Time
On-campus Gladstone
Gladstone
February: Full Time
April: Full Time
July: Full Time
September: Full Time
Domestic 2023 Availabilities
Online
On-campus Rockhampton
On-campus Gladstone
Domestic 2024 Availabilities
Online
On-campus Rockhampton
On-campus Gladstone
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More Details
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Mackay Ooralea Campus |
Gladstone Marina Campus |
Bundaberg Campus |
Rockhampton City Campus |
Emerald Campus |
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Building |
Building 6 |
Building 1 and the shed |
Currently in Building 5 |
Building B |
Library Computer Lab |
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Room |
G.26 |
G.45 |
G.16 |
2.25 |
G.33A |
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Times |
Third Friday of each month 8am – 3pm |
Wednesdays 9am – 4pm |
Tuesdays 9am – 12pm |
Wednesday 8am – 3pm |
First Friday of each month
8am - 4pm |
Students attending on campus
Students studying on-campus are not required to complete
work experience as the practical requirements will be satisfied by in class
practical activities held during the on-campus classes.
Work Experience requirements
Students who are not in close proximity (outside of 150 Km)
to a CQUniversity campus and who are not currently working in the conservation
and eco-systems management industry, will be required to seek and complete work
experience, to meet the mandatory 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 holds the relevant
qualifications. These students are responsible for seeking suitable work
experience in their local area. Details of the workplace and supervisor must be
forwarded to the CQUniversity teaching team. All supervisors must be approved
by CQUniversity before commencement of the qualification. CQUniversity will
follow up with the workplace to provide them with additional information. The
supervisor will be responsible for signing third party reports which are
required for practical observations for each unit of competency.
Resource Requirements
Students are required to purchase and supply their own
personal protective equipment. Items include:
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Protective Boots
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Safety Glasses
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Garden gloves
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Wide-brim hat for outdoor work
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Appropriate clothing long sleeve cotton shirt and cotton drill shorts or
trousers for outdoor work