Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
With this course, you'll be job ready to enjoy a great career out in nature working as a nursery hand, landscape labourer, gardener or landscape designer for parks and gardens.
The Certificate III in Parks and Gardens qualifies you for jobs in a range of settings including for landscaping firms, sports grounds, golf courses, public parks and gardens.
This is a nationally recognised qualification that will teach you how to work safely outdoors and use a wide range of tools, chemicals, and landscaping equipment.
The course covers irrigation systems, pruning and weed control, garden pest control, soil improvement, garden and turf maintenance, safe chemical use and storage, drainage systems and more!
Enjoy a great career out in nature! Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Please note: This qualification is not eligible for fee-free training if undertaken as an existing worker traineeship (EWT). However; selected qualifications in key industry sectors are available as EWTs, with reduced course fees (limited places may apply). To see the list of qualifications available as reduced fee EWTs, please visit jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/training#subsidised-training and select the 'Existing worker traineeships' tab. To find out whether an EWT is available for this qualification at a particular TAFE college or private training provider, please contact them directly via the information provided on this course page.
Training options
- Existing worker traineeship
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Animals, Science and the Environment
Study area
- Horticulture and Conservation
Course ID
- National ID: AHC31024
- WA State ID: BJS4
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.
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens.
The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
The Certificate III in Parks and Gardens qualifies you for jobs in a range of settings including for landscaping firms, sports grounds, golf courses, public parks and gardens.
This is a nationally recognised qualification that will teach you how to work safely outdoors and use a wide range of tools, chemicals, and landscaping equipment.
The course covers irrigation systems, pruning and weed control, garden pest control, soil improvement, garden and turf maintenance, safe chemical use and storage, drainage systems and more!
Enjoy a great career out in nature! Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Please note: This qualification is not eligible for fee-free training if undertaken as an existing worker traineeship (EWT). However; selected qualifications in key industry sectors are available as EWTs, with reduced course fees (limited places may apply). To see the list of qualifications available as reduced fee EWTs, please visit jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/training#subsidised-training and select the 'Existing worker traineeships' tab. To find out whether an EWT is available for this qualification at a particular TAFE college or private training provider, please contact them directly via the information provided on this course page.
Training options
- Existing worker traineeship
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Animals, Science and the Environment
Study area
- Horticulture and Conservation
Course ID
- National ID: AHC31024
- WA State ID: BJS4
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens.
The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors.
Delivery location
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens.
The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
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.
Some eligibility criteria apply for fee free and reduced fee courses, and other fees may apply. Further information is available here