Turn your gardening passion into a profession with the AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture. A course for aspiring green thumbs and nature lovers.
Turn your gardening passion into a profession with the AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture. A course for aspiring green thumbs and nature lovers.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
AHCPCM204Recognise PlantsAHCPCM202Collect, Prepare And Preserve Plant SpecimensAHCPGD201Plant Trees And ShrubsAHCNSY303Install And Maintain Plant DisplaysAHCNSY301Maintain Nursery PlantsAHCWHS301Contribute To Work Health And Safety ProcessesAHCPCM302Provide Information On Plants And Their CultureAHCSOL303Implement Soil Improvements For Garden And Turf AreasAHCPCM301Implement A Plant Nutrition ProgramAHCPMG301Control WeedsAHCWRK309Apply Environmentally Sustainable Work PracticesAHCPMG302Control Plant Pests, Diseases And DisordersAHCWRK305Coordinate Work Site ActivitiesAHCWRK311Conduct Site InspectionsAHCPGD305Conduct Operational Inspection Of Park FacilitiesAHCTRF303Implement A Grassed Area Maintenance ProgramOpen Colleges is the training provider behind this course.
Discover the Path to Horticultural Expertise with a Nationally Recognised Certificate III Qualification in Horticulture
Do you find solace in the tranquillity of gardens? Do you dream of a career that allows you to be outdoors and engage with nature? Have you ever considered turning your passion for plants into a rewarding career or business? If these questions resonate with you, the nationally recognised AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture is the perfect course to set the stepping stones to professionalise your passion.
This comprehensive certificate course covers a wide array of essential horticulture units, ensuring you gain a robust understanding of the field. You'll dive into topics like plant recognition, where you'll learn to identify various plant species and delve into the intricacies of plant specimen collection and preservation. The course also includes practical units on planting trees and shrubs, installing and maintaining plant displays, and maintaining nursery plants. You'll gain hands-on experience implementing soil improvements, understanding plant nutrition, and controlling weeds, pests, and plant diseases. Additionally, the course covers vital workplace health and safety skills, environmentally sustainable work practices, and coordinating work site activities, equipping you with the knowledge to work responsibly and efficiently in various horticultural settings.
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