AHC31124 Certificate III in Nursery Operations

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. Certificate III in Nursery Operations includes classroom and practical training and assessment to develop skills and knowledge in cropplant selection, cultivation, management of soil, irrigation, fertilizers, weeds, control of pests and diseases, handling of chemicals, and work health and safety procedures (WHS).

DurationStandard course duration (incl. holidays): 52 weeks
Study duration: 40 weeks 4 study terms
Holidays: A maximum of 12 weeks spread across the course duration. Holidays cannot be taken at the commencement or at the completion of an enrolment.
Scheduled classes per week: 20 hours, two full days (8 hours) and a half-day (4 hours).
Self-study: 10 hours per study week
Intake DatesJanuary, April, July and September
AQF Level3

Age: All students need to be 18 years of age at the time of commencement.

Academic: Minimum Year 12 equivalent to Australian standards or above and/or Certificate level qualification from Australia