The Certificate III in Production Horticulture equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to start your career in Production Horticulture. The course is designed to be delivered flexibly with predominantly workplace based projects to suit the needs of individuals and their work schedules in the horticultural industry. The SunitTAFE farm provides exposure to some of the latest technology in horticulture and is a good adjunct to the workplace for practical experience.
This qualification could lead to employment as a skilled farm worker or a number of varied roles within the horticulture industry.
This qualification can lead to further study in Diploma of Horticulture Management, Full-time Classroom based at SuniTAFE.
Workplace - Training will be delivered in the workplace. Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE SMART Farm.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants enrolling as an Apprentice/Trainee must have a registered training contract. Students will require a computer to complete some online learning, students may use their own computers or use those available at the SMART Farm.
3 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AHCBIO303 | Apply biosecurity measures | 100 | $30.00 |
| AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 50 | $35.00 |
| AHCWRK318 | Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | 40 | $35.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AHCBIO301 | Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | 70 | $30.00 |
| AHCIRG338 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCIRG346 | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCIRG347 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors | 40 | $30.00 |
| AHCMOM216 | Operate side by side utility vehicles | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 40 | $30.00 |
| AHCNSY308 | Maintain nursery plants | 40 | $30.00 |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan | 90 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM305 | Implement a plant nutrition program | 60 | $30.00 |
| AHCPHT211 | Maintain crop | 40 | $30.00 |
| AHCPHT312 | Implement a crop regulation program | 80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 70 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 80 | $30.00 |
| AHCSOL305 | Prepare growing media | 40 | $30.00 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $52.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $6,010 |
| Traineeship | $3,565 |
| Traineeship Concession | $476 |
| Self-Funded | $6,139 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | SMART Farm | Part Time, Full Year, Trainee, 9.00AM - 12.00PM |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | SMART Farm | Part Time, Full Year, Trainee, 9.00AM - 12.00PM |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | SMART Farm | Full Time, Full Year, Trainee, 9.00AM - 12.00PM |
| 2026 July | SMART Farm | International, , Full Time, Classroom, Term 3, Monday - Wednesday, 8.30AM - 4.00PM |
| 2026 July | SMART Farm | Part Time, Classroom, Semester 2, Monday - Wednesday, 8.30AM - 3.00PM |
