Certificate III in Horticulture - AHC30722
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00300K
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
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | Domestic: $17,025 | No |
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