Certificate III in Nursery Operations
Course details
Overview
Certificate III in Nursery Operations provides the skills and knowledge required for trade level roles carried out under broad supervision in the nursery industry.
Careers
Completion of this course will give you the necessary skills to work as a nurseryperson in the nursery production and retail nursery industry.
Pathways
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to Certificate IV in Horticulture or other Horticulture industry specific qualifications at Certificate IV level.
Entry Requirements
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.
Units & Assessment
Core Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| 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 |
| AHCNSY308 | Maintain nursery plants | 40 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM305 | Implement a plant nutrition program | 60 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM306 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 70 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 80 | $30.00 |
| AHCSOL305 | Prepare growing media | 40 | $30.00 |
| AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 50 | $35.00 |
Elective Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AHCBIO301 | Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCBIO303 | Apply biosecurity measures | 100 | $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 |
| AHCNSY205 | Pot up plants | 20 | $30.00 |
| AHCNSY309 | Receive and dispatch nursery products | 40 | $30.00 |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan | 90 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 70 | $30.00 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $52.00 |
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
Course Fees
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $4,470 |
| Concession | $501 |
| Apprenticeship | $3,824 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $501 |
| Self-Funded | $5,578 |
Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Course Intakes
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | SMART Farm | Full Time, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | SMART Farm | Part Time, Full Year, Apprentice |
