AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture

Our course includes the following Nationally Accredited Units of Competence:

This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to undertake roles in the horticulture sector, such as general garden maintenance.
Candidates undertaking this qualification may meet one or more of the following requirements:

• Female or male with a general interest in Horticulture.
• Mature aged with an interest in Horticulture.
• Individuals looking to change career.
• Existing worker but may have no qualification and/or require up-skilling of current knowledge and skills.

There are no educational or pre-requisite entry requirements for this qualification, however candidates undertaking this qualification must meet the following requirements:

• Complete a foundation skills assessment and demonstrate the required skills in the areas of learning, oral communication, reading, writing and numeracy;
• Have basic computer and internet skills;
• Have the physical capabilities to lift, dig and walk/stand for long periods of time;
• Withstand a variety of climatic conditions such as cold, heat, wind and rain.

The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

• Horticulturalist
• Nursery Worker – retail/wholesale
• Landscaper
• Groundsperson
• Parks and Gardens Assistant

Further study pathways available to learners who undertake this qualification include:

• AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture
• AHC40316 Certificate IV in Production Nursery
• AHC40716 Certificate IV in Retail Nursery

Note: This RTO may not offer all qualifications listed above as possible pathways

Program delivery includes:

• 3 days per week, 9:00am-4:00pm daily over 35 weeks;
• Each day will consist of classroom delivery and access to the Advance Horticulture Education Centre for practical experience;
• Self-paced study that includes reading and research;
• Trainer support outside of normal class times via phone and email;
• Kickstart Your Career**

Learners may take up to 24 months from their enrolment date to complete the program, however this will differ from individual to individual according to specific learner needs and prior experience.

**This program provides students with the opportunity for extra support with our trainers and career practitioner outside of normal delivery sessions. These classes are held as flexible delivery options.

This program is delivered via blended delivery, which is a combination of face-to-face training, self-paced learning, assessment tasks and practical experience in a horticultural work environment.

NOTE: This qualification is available for delivery as a Traineeship. Please contact the RTO Manager for further advice on this learning option.

Government Subsidised Tuition Fee: $960

Government Subsidised Concession Fee (for eligible participants): $192

Materials Fee: $0

• The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
• This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.
• Individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.
• Full fee calculation information can be found at https://advance.vic.edu.au/course-calendar-fees/course-fees-and-charges/

This program is delivered from:

Advance Community College – Mornington
Horticulture Education Centre
43 Mitchell Street, Mornington VIC 3931

Contact reception directly at your preferred location (see contact details below) and our friendly staff will take you through our simple enrolment procedure.

Additional information on the enrolment process can be found at https://advance.vic.edu.au/information-enrolment/

• Rosebud: Phone 03 5986 4623 or email rosebud@advance.vic.edu.au
• Hastings: Phone 03 5979 1398 or email hastings@advance.vic.edu.au
• Mornington: Phone: 03 5977 2976 or email mornington@advance.vic.edu.au

Please contact the RTO Manager for further information on delivery of this qualification through an approved Traineeship scheme.

• Tim Newman (0400 899 303)