AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture
Learn how to undertake horticultural tasks in specialised areas. Be awarded a dual qualification of Certificate III in Horticulture and Certificate III Conservation and Ecosystem Management upon successful completion.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Midland
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus | Traineeship
Grow your horticulture skills
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticulture industry, including the private sector, local councils or state government. If you have industry experience this course will enhance your skills.
As part of this course you will undertake three units that have been designed to meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to control weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation.
All of our classes have extensive resources and are run by highly experienced lecturers.
Please note, Certificate III in Horticulture students will be awarded a dual qualification of Certificate III in Horticulture and Certificate III Conservation and Ecosystem Management upon successful completion. Additional details will be provided during Orientation.
This qualification will allow you to develop a broad range of trade level skills and knowledge, including:
- Identify plant specimens
- Work health and safety
- Control weeds, pests, diseases and disorders
- Install irrigation
- Implement a propagation plan
- Implement a soil improvements for garden and turf areas
- Implement a plant nutrition program
- Implement a landscape maintenance program
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy nature and outdoor work that includes working in varied weather conditions outdoors
- Comfortable working in a physical environment
- Fit and enjoy manual labour and physical work
- Able to work as a part of team
- Problem solving skills
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals | $32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | $113.40 | $33.60 | $25.00 |
| AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems | $72.90 | $21.60 | $60.00 |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants | $178.20 | $52.80 | $25.00 |
| AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning | $48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | $48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $15.00 |
| AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | $129.60 | $38.40 | $45.00 |
| AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $72.90 | $21.60 | $10.00 |
| AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | $89.10 | $26.40 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
|
|
$145.80 | $43.20 | $20.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $20.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $50.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals | $32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | $113.40 | $33.60 | $25.00 |
| AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems | $72.90 | $21.60 | $60.00 |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants | $178.20 | $52.80 | $25.00 |
| AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning | $48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | $48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $15.00 |
| AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | $129.60 | $38.40 | $45.00 |
| AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $72.90 | $21.60 | $10.00 |
| AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | $89.10 | $26.40 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $50.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals | $32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | $113.40 | $33.60 | $25.00 |
| AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems | $72.90 | $21.60 | $60.00 |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants | $178.20 | $52.80 | $25.00 |
| AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning | $48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | $48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $15.00 |
| AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | $129.60 | $38.40 | $46.00 |
| AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $72.90 | $21.60 | $10.00 |
| AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | $89.10 | $26.40 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $50.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals | $32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | $113.40 | $33.60 | $25.00 |
| AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems | $72.90 | $21.60 | $60.00 |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants | $178.20 | $52.80 | $25.00 |
| AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning | $48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | $48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $15.00 |
| AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | $129.60 | $38.40 | $45.00 |
| AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $72.90 | $21.60 | $10.00 |
| AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | $89.10 | $26.40 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
|
|
$145.80 | $43.20 | $20.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $20.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $50.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals | $32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | $113.40 | $33.60 | $25.00 |
| AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems | $72.90 | $21.60 | $60.00 |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants | $178.20 | $52.80 | $25.00 |
| AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning | $48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | $48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $15.00 |
| AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | $129.60 | $38.40 | $46.00 |
| AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $72.90 | $21.60 | $10.00 |
| AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | $89.10 | $26.40 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
|
|
$145.80 | $43.20 | $20.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $20.00 |
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $50.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals | $32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | $113.40 | $33.60 | $25.00 |
| AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems | $72.90 | $21.60 | $60.00 |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment | $56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants | $178.20 | $52.80 | $25.00 |
| AHCPGD309 Perform specialist amenity pruning | $48.60 | $14.40 | $35.00 |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | $48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | $56.70 | $16.80 | $15.00 |
| AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | $129.60 | $38.40 | $45.00 |
| AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $72.90 | $21.60 | $10.00 |
| AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | $89.10 | $26.40 | $20.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
|
|
$113.40 | $33.60 | $50.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $25.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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