Course overview
The AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture is delivered by industry experts and will give you the fundamental horticulture skills you’ll need to succeed in the industry, as well as teach you the specialist skills that are in demand by organisations who create and maintain large open spaces, including parks, sporting fields, playgrounds and other public spaces.
Job outcomes
- Community Facilities Landscape Assistant
- Horticulturalist
- Landscaping Assistant
- Open Space Horticulturalist
- Parks and Gardens Team Member
What you'll learn
- How to recognise plants, prepare plant specimens and plant trees and shrubs
- The fundamentals of installing and maintaining plant displays and nursery plants
- The implementation of soil improvements for plant and turf areas, and plant nutrition programs
- How to conduct site inspections and operational inspections of park facilities
- Methods to control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders
- How to implement a grassed area maintenance program
Recognition
Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Duration study load
- Maximum 24 months
Entry requirements
Education
There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
English
This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments, as well as engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level.
Assessment
- Demonstrations
- Knowledge tests
- Presentations
- Projects
Delivery
This is an online course with work-based projects. This means that you will complete your knowledge and basic skills development through online learning. You will need to complete workbased projects in a workplace setting in order to successfully complete your assessments (e.g. a local council, golf course, park, sporting field or resort).
Subjects
- Prepare for plant recognition
- Recognise specified plants
- Update the reference collection
- Collect specimen
- Press plants
- Record data
- Prepare for implementation of the plant nutrition program
- Monitor soil pH
- Determine nutritional problems in plants
- Prepare to use fertilisers
- Prepare application equipment
- Apply specific products at appropriate rates
- Assess weed infestation
- Plan control measures
- Implement weed control
- Monitor control measures
- Collect information
- Prepare for a site visit
- Conduct site inspection
- Document information
About Open Colleges
Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything. As an institution, it measures its success in the success of its students. With more than 100 years of experience in distance learning, Open Colleges has the expertise in delivering education and training to individuals seeking to launch, change or accelerate their careers.
Open Colleges Australia focuses on meeting the specific needs of adult learners by delivering highly flexible, accessible and affordable learning opportunities. Its unique learning model provides you with ultimate control – to study anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. Its online campus – OpenSpace – provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, collaboration with other learners and a comprehensive range of support services. Open Colleges is the perfect solution for time-poor students with busy schedules, as it makes getting your qualification possible from wherever you are.
Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)
