If you love all 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.
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.
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Throughout this course, you will learn how to propagate and maintain nursery plants, install irrigation and food gardens, treat weeds, pests and diseases safely, and use a range of horticultural equipment.
You will learn about relevant plant diseases and disorders, improving soil conditions and maintaining irrigation systems.
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This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Complete your Certificate III in Horticulture traineeship with Interlink Training. Our training is delivered in our fully equipped training rooms and in outdoor environments to give you a balance between the theory and the practice needed to become a qualified horticulturalist. Some training and assessments can be completed on the job. Call us on (08) 6235 8200 for more information and to discuss your options.
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