AHC33722 Certificate III in Protected Horticulture

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for individuals who work in the protected horticulture industry undertaking skilled work in the areas of picking, packing, crop and nursery work. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and apply contingency measures during work.

DurationStandard course duration (incl. holidays): 52 weeks
Study duration: 43 weeks 4 study terms
Holidays: A maximum of 9 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 DatesTBC

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