If you love getting your hands dirty, working in nature and watching things grow, this is the course for you!
The Certificate III in Horticulture is an excellent start for a career in landscaping, gardening or nursery work.
Note: A new version of this qualification is now available here
You'll learn about plant identification; nutrition needs for different plants; soil improvement; irrigation systems; pruning and plant maintenance; implementing propagation plans; controlling weeds, pests and diseases; the environmental application of chemicals; and workplace safety and health.
You’ll also learn to tell the real plants from the weeds, and how to install and maintain plant displays and nursery plants.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
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Grow your green thumb for a blossoming career.
When you complete the Certificate III in Horticulture you will be ready for a career working with plants as school or council gardener, groundskeeper, or self-employed landscaper.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry, implement propagation plans, control weeds, pests, and diseases, safely prepare, store, and apply chemicals, install irrigation, create plant displays, plant identification and nutrition, and workplace safety and health.
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in horticulture.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry, implement propagation plans, control weeds, pests, and diseases, safely prepare, store, and apply chemicals, install irrigation, create plant displays, plant identification and nutrition, and workplace safety and health.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package. The new course can be found here.
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The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.