The Certificate III in Horticulture equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to start your career in 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 SuniTAFE 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 gardener, landscape designer, garden designer, horticulturalist, skilled farm worker or any one of a number of varied roles within the industry.
This qualification can lead to further study at a Certificate IV level in Horticulture or other Horticulture industry specific qualification at Certificate IV level.
Information for International Students
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies.
SuniTAFE operates a 30 hectare commercial horticulture farm growing citrus, vines, almonds, olives, dates, avocadoes, annual vegetables and nursery plants. A range of fruit trees, garden plants and native plants are propagated in the on-farm nursery. Students undertake classes and practical components of the program at the SuniTAFE SMARTFarm at Cardross which is 7 kilometres from the main Mildura campus.
Students are recommended to purchase work boots and wear appropriate sun safe work clothes including hats for classes at the SuniTAFE Farm.
| Duration | 52 weeks |
| English Proficiency | IELTS 6.0 or equivalent test score, or successful completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE. |
| Fees per Semester (AUD) | $3,500 |
| Total Fees (AUD) | $14,000 |
| Course Start Dates | 29 January, 15 July, |
| Academic Requirements | Completion of year 11 or Australian Year 11 equivalent. |
| Study Mode | Full-time, face to face learning. Classes are timetabled 4 days per week, and placements are full-time. |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 70 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 70 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 80 | $30.00 |
| AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | 60 | $30.00 |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 50 | $30.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | $30.00 |
| AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | 70 | $30.00 |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCIRG306 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCIRG331 | Install pressurised irrigation systems | 70 | $30.00 |
| AHCIRG332 | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCIRG333 | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | 50 | $30.00 |
| AHCIRG437 | Schedule irrigations | 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 |
| AHCMOM315 | Operate chemical application machinery and equipment | 90 | $30.00 |
| AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants | 40 | $30.00 |
| AHCNSY306 | Implement a propagation plan | 90 | $30.00 |
| AHCNSY307 | Operate fertigation equipment | 70 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | 60 | $30.00 |
| AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | 80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPGD301 | Implement a plant establishment program | 80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPHT312 | Implement a crop regulation program | 80 | $30.00 |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds | 40 | $30.00 |
| AHCSOL401 | Sample soils and interpret results | 60 | $30.00 |
| AHCSOL406 | Sample soils and interpret results | 60 | $30.00 |
| AHCWRK305 | Coordinate work site activities | 70 | $30.00 |
| AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 50 | $30.00 |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | 20 | $26.00 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $52.00 |
