Certificate III in Horticulture

Course Code

AHC30716

Department

Food & Fibre

Study Area(s)

JobTrainer, Horticulture, Free TAFE

Campus

BROADMEADOWS

Course Length

Full-time(6 months)

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Start Date(s):	February 2021
End Date(s):	July 2021
Days and Time:	4 days a week: Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday

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Course Overview

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we have adapted our course delivery to now encompass a combination of remote and flexible delivery methods. This includes easy to navigate online tutorials, interactive learning (using a mix of live demonstrations and the ability to connect with your classmates and teachers for support) as well as face-to-face practical assessments and work placements – where safe and practical to implement. Therefore, you will require access to the internet and a computer to undertake this course.

Our flexible model allows you to continue to study in a safe, guided and fully supported manner with continued access to all learning, personal and wellbeing supports. You will be advised by your facilitator on a case by case basis in relation to practical and work placement assessments, as some flexibility will be required during this challenging time.

This course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills on which to build a successful career in the horticulture, landscape or parks and gardens sector. Training focuses on practical skills required including: landscape construction methods, plant selection, soils and nutrition, as well as safety with chemicals.

This course may also have a mid-year intake.

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. It is designed for those wanting to work in the Horticulture industry (school leavers and mature-age career-changes) and those working in industry who want a qualification.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, an individual UOC may specify relevant licensing, legislative and /or regulatory requirements.

Free TAFE and JobTrainer

You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government's FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. If you're aged 17-24 or looking for work, you may be eligible for 80% discount on the course tuition fee through JobTrainer. JobTrainer is available until June 2021. It's important to know you may incur fees that you will need to cover yourself, such as student service fees or materials fees. Skills First (eligible) students are usually entitled to one Free TAFE fee waiver, however under JobTrainer you may be eligible for a second Free TAFE course. You may also be able to get an exemption if you don't meet the upskilling requirement. To find out more, call 13 TAFE (13 8233).

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Core

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
AHCPCM302	Provide information on plants and their culture (AHCPCM302)	70
AHCPMG301	Control weeds (AHCPMG301)	70
AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders (AHCPMG302)	80
AHCSOL303	Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas (AHCSOL303)	60
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes (AHCWHS301)	50

Elective

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
AHCTRF302A	Establish turf (AHCTRF302A)	0
AHCBUS402	Cost a project (AHCBUS402)	50
AHCCHM303	Prepare and apply chemicals (AHCCHM303)	70
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals (AHCCHM304)	50
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases (AHCCHM307)	70
AHCDRG301	Install drainage systems (AHCDRG301)	50
AHCFAU201	Recognise fauna (AHCFAU201)	40
AHCINF203	Maintain properties and structures (AHCINF203)	30
AHCINF303	Plan and construct conventional fencing (AHCINF303)	60
AHCIRG215	Assist with low volume irrigation operations (AHCIRG215)	40
AHCIRG217	Assist with pressurised irrigation operations (AHCIRG217)	40
AHCIRG332	Operate pressurised irrigation systems (AHCIRG332)	50
AHCLSC301	Set out site for construction works (AHCLSC301)	50
AHCLSC302	Construct landscape features using concrete (AHCLSC302)	80
AHCLSC303	Construct brick and block structures and features (AHCLSC303)	100
AHCLSC305	Construct stone structures and features (AHCLSC305)	50
AHCLSC306	Implement a paving project (AHCLSC306)	100
AHCLSC307	Implement a retaining wall project (AHCLSC307)	100
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment (AHCMOM304)	40
AHCNAR303	Implement revegetation works (AHCNAR303)	80
AHCNSY203	Undertake propagation activities (AHCNSY203)	30
AHCNSY306	Implement a propagation plan (AHCNSY306)	90
AHCPCM301	Implement a plant nutrition program (AHCPCM301)	60
AHCPCM303	Identify plant specimens (AHCPCM303)	80
AHCPCM304	Report on health and condition of trees (AHCPCM304)	80
AHCPGD203	Prune shrubs and small trees (AHCPGD203)	35
AHCPGD301	Implement a plant establishment program (AHCPGD301)	80
AHCPGD303	Perform specialist amenity pruning (AHCPGD303)	65
AHCPGD304	Implement a landscape maintenance program (AHCPGD304)	100
AHCPGD305	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities (AHCPGD305)	70
AHCPHT201	Plant horticultural crops (AHCPHT201)	25
AHCPHT306	Establish horticultural crops (AHCPHT306)	25
AHCPMG305	Survey pests (AHCPMG305)	70
AHCTRF302	Establish turf (AHCTRF302)	60
AHCTRF303	Implement a grassed area maintenance program (AHCTRF303)	60
AHCTRF304	Monitor turf health (AHCTRF304)	60
AHCWRK208	Provide information on products and services (AHCWRK208)	60
AHCWRK305	Coordinate work site activities (AHCWRK305)	70
AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices (AHCWRK309)	50
AHCWRK310	Provide on-job training support (AHCWRK310)	60
AHCWRK311	Conduct site inspections (AHCWRK311)	80
CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry (CPCCOHS1001A)	6
CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (CPCCWHS1001)	6
CUAACD303	Produce technical drawings (CUAACD303)	50

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course.

Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. T

here is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.

What will I study?

To achieve the Certificate III in Horticulture you much demonstrate competency in 16 units of competency:

5 core units
11 elective units

You will learn about:

Pruning
Propagation
Weed and Pest Management
Plant identification
Soil nutrition
Machinery maintenance
Irrigation and draining installation

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

Students eligible for Free TAFE receive the tuition rate free. Students eligible for JobTrainer pay 20% of the tuition. Materials, consumables and student services fees are payable by all students and do not receive a JobTrainer discount, however concession rates for student services fees are available for concession card holders, apprentices, trainees and 100% off campus delivery courses.

The fees listed below relate to 2021 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2) and non-tuition fees such as student support fees (table 3).

Table 1

Enrolment type

Government Subsidised
Indicative total tuition fee#

Concession
Indicative total tuition fee#
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Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#

Non-Apprentice

$3956.70

$786.50

$13515.70

Apprentice/Trainee

$N/A

Table 2

Average course
material fees^*

$314.60

Average course
consumable fees^*

$375.10

Scholarships Payment Plans

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
^* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.
Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply such as the Student Support Fee.

2021 Student Services Fee (Table 3)

	Type of cohort:
	Eligible full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Non eligible/FFS full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Special cohort classes: Concession card holders Apprentices Trainees Work based students (100% off campus delivery) Full online delivery (100% off campus delivery)	Any students studying less than 125 hours in the full year
Domestic student services fees for 2021:	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$60 fixed fee	None

Exemptions

The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses

student contact hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full fee $/SCH
1035	1035	$3.27	$0.65	$11.17

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2021. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

For more information about our fees structure, click here.

What costs and other fees should I expect?

You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Governments FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as student services fees or materials fees (for example, reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials) and you'll need to cover these costs yourself.

Contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule.

Can I apply?

There are no set prerequisites for this course. However it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months.)

You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer).

You must be at least 15 years old at the time of application. Satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills apply.

Where and how can I study?

You will study at the Broadmeadows campus.

This course is delivered via a blended model of learning. All theory classes will be facilitated online with your trainer.

You will be expected to interact with their trainer and the rest of the class. In addition, you are expected to attend campus on practical days to complete the course.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may lead to employment as a:

Parks and Gardens Officer
Vegetable Farm Worker
Orchard Farm Worker
Mushroom Farm Worker
Plantation Worker
Landscape Gardener

What qualifications will I receive?

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture.

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716).

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Applications from mature aged students are encouraged.

The Certificate III in Horticulture leads to vocational and further study pathways.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

The Certificate III in Horticulture leads to vocational and further study pathways:

If you want to continue your studies after you graduate, you can go on to complete the Diploma of Horticulture (AHC50416).

How do I apply?

To apply for this course you must complete an online application by clicking the 'apply here' tab above. If you require assistance with your application, call our Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. This course has a mid-year intake.

As part of the application process, you will need to:

attend a Pre-Training Review (interview) prior to enrolment to determine course suitability
complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment (students with identified LLN needs will be offered Learning Support as required).
access to a computer and the internet in order to access digital delivery platforms and the myLearning portal (computer and dongles may be offered to students upon request)

How will I be selected for this course?

All applicants will be interviewed by our teachers to assess their suitability for the course.