Course Summary
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general vocational job roles in the amenity horticulture industry. This qualification is not intended to be used as a substitute for AHC Training Package trade qualifications. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work. Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsStudents are required to have completed the literacy and numeracy assessment pre-enrolment in the form of the bksb Basic Key Skills Builder online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment or to have completed an equal or higher level course.
There are no other entry requirements for this qualification.
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
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
- Complete 11 core units
- Complete 6 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.
No duration entered.
- Mixed Mode
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| AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM306 | PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PLANTS AND THEIR CULTURE | 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 | |
| AHCSOL304 | IMPLEMENT SOIL IMPROVEMENTS FOR GARDEN AND TURF AREAS | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM305 | Implement a plant nutrition program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| AHCPCM308 | Identify and select plants | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCIRG346 | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD307 | Implement a plant establishment program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| AHCPGD309 | Perform specialist amenity pruning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 5 AHCCHM304 and AHCCHM307 Must be enrolled in together. |
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| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCNSY308 | Maintain nursery plants | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| AHCNSY310 | Install and maintain plant displays | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCWRK320 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | AHCWHS302 - Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
| 2 | AHCPCM306 - PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PLANTS AND THEIR CULTURE |
| 3 | AHCPMG301 - Control weeds |
| 4 | AHCPMG302 - Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| 5 | AHCSOL304 - IMPLEMENT SOIL IMPROVEMENTS FOR GARDEN AND TURF AREAS |
| 6 | AHCPCM305 - Implement a plant nutrition program |
| 7 | AHCPCM308 - Identify and select plants |
| 8 | AHCIRG346 - Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
| 9 | AHCPGD307 - Implement a plant establishment program |
| 10 | AHCPGD309 - Perform specialist amenity pruning |
| 11 | AHCNSY313 - Implement a propagation plan |
| 12 | AHCMOM304 - Operate machinery and equipment |
| 13 | AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals |
| 14 | AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| 15 | AHCNSY308 - Maintain nursery plants |
| 16 | AHCNSY310 - Install and maintain plant displays |
| 17 | AHCWRK320 - Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
No duration entered.
- Mixed Mode
| Cluster 1 | ||||
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| AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM306 | PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PLANTS AND THEIR CULTURE | 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 | |
| AHCSOL304 | IMPLEMENT SOIL IMPROVEMENTS FOR GARDEN AND TURF AREAS | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPCM305 | Implement a plant nutrition program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Cluster 3 | ||||
| AHCPCM308 | Identify and select plants | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCIRG346 | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD307 | Implement a plant establishment program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Cluster 4 | ||||
| AHCPGD309 | Perform specialist amenity pruning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCPGD310 | Implement a landscape maintenance program | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 5 AHCCHM304 and AHCCHM307 Must be enrolled in together. |
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| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCTRF309 | IMPLEMENT A GRASSED AREA MAINTENANCE PROGRAM | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| AHCPCM307 | Report on health and condition of trees | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| AHCWRK320 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | AHCWHS302 - Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
| 2 | AHCPCM306 - PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PLANTS AND THEIR CULTURE |
| 3 | AHCPMG301 - Control weeds |
| 4 | AHCPMG302 - Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| 5 | AHCSOL304 - IMPLEMENT SOIL IMPROVEMENTS FOR GARDEN AND TURF AREAS |
| 6 | AHCPCM305 - Implement a plant nutrition program |
| 7 | AHCPCM308 - Identify and select plants |
| 8 | AHCIRG346 - Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
| 9 | AHCPGD307 - Implement a plant establishment program |
| 10 | AHCPGD309 - Perform specialist amenity pruning |
| 11 | AHCPGD310 - Implement a landscape maintenance program |
| 12 | AHCMOM304 - Operate machinery and equipment |
| 13 | AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals |
| 14 | AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| 15 | AHCTRF309 - IMPLEMENT A GRASSED AREA MAINTENANCE PROGRAM |
| 16 | AHCPCM307 - Report on health and condition of trees |
| 17 | AHCWRK320 - Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
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.
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| Third Party Verification |
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Domestic 2024 Availabilities
Nursery Stream Course Structure
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
Landscape Stream Course Structure
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
Domestic 2025 Availabilities
Nursery Stream Course Structure
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
Landscape Stream Course Structure
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
Domestic 2026 Availabilities
Nursery Stream Course Structure
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
Landscape Stream Course Structure
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
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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:
- 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