Certificate III in Horticulture - AHC30722

TAFE Queensland Brisbane

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 03020E

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general vocational job roles in the amenity horticulture industry.This qualification is not intended to be used as a substitute for AHC Training Package trade qualifications.Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Subjects

  • Recognise plants
  • Troubleshoot irrigation systems
  • Implement a paving project
  • Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  • Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
  • Implement a tree maintenance program
  • Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
  • Implement a plant establishment program
  • Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  • Apply biosecurity measures
  • Implement a propagation plan
  • Transport and store chemicals
  • Operate machinery and equipment
  • Install and maintain plant displays
  • Prepare specialised plants
  • Prepare growing media
  • Undertake storm and water damage operations
  • Access, extract and monitor water for irrigation
  • Identify and select plants
  • Perform pruning operations
  • Coordinate work site activities
  • Control weeds
  • Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
  • Measure irrigation delivery system performance
  • Implement a plant nutrition program
  • Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
  • Install drainage systems
  • Implement a landscape maintenance program
  • Establish turf
  • Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle
  • Conduct site inspections
  • Maintain nursery plants
  • Perform specialist amenity pruning
  • Implement a grassed area maintenance program
  • Report on health and condition of trees
  • Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  • Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Identify plant specimens
  • Prepare sports turf surfaces for play
  • Provide information on plants and their culture
  • Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  • Provide on-job training support
  • Plan and maintain plant displays
  • Operate basic machinery and equipment

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
ACACIA RIDGE International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Alexandra Hills International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Atherton International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Bowen International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Bracken Ridge International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
BUNDABERG International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Burdekin International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Caboolture International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Cairns International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Charleville International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Charleville International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Charters Towers International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Chinchilla International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Chinchilla International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Cloncurry International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Coolangatta International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Dalby International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Dalby International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
EAGLE FARM International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Grovely (Keperra) International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Gympie International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
HERVEY BAY International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Inala International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Ingham International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Innisfail International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Ipswich International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Kingaroy International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Loganlea (Meadowbrook) International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Maryborough International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Mooloolaba International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Mount Gravatt International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Mount Isa International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
NAMBOUR International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Northern Peninsula Area International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Nurunderi International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Palm Island International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Redcliffe International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
ROBINA International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Roma International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Roma International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
South Bank (Brisbane) International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Sunshine Coast Health Institute International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
The Gulf International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Thursday Island International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
TOOWOOMBA International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
TOOWOOMBA International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Townsville (Pimlico) International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle) International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Warwick International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Warwick International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Whitsundays International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
Yarrabilba International: $7,800 No
  • Full-time : 6 months

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