Get a head start on your career in horticulture with this entry-level course designed for apprentices working in the industry.
AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Subsidised | $2,625 |
Concession | $2,160 |
Full fee | $6,355 |
Get qualified while you work with this entry-level course in horticulture. This qualification is designed for apprentices already employed in the industry. It will give you the core skills required to work in a diverse range of settings in gardens or public parks.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in gardens and nurseries grew over the past five years and is expected to continue to see stable growth in the future. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are hardworking, reliable, and have a positive attitude.
This course will give you the practical skills to control plant pests and diseases, implement tree maintenance programs, and operate pressurised irrigation systems. Our highly-experienced team of industry experts will give you the guidance you need to succeed in your studies.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in your chosen place of employment as a landscape gardener, or greenkeeper.
We put theory into practice, which is why we believe in on-the-job training. Our strong industry partnerships mean you'll graduate with confidence, knowing you have all the skills you need to get right to work.
Your years of industry experience count for something. With our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), we can help you fill in your gaps in knowledge to upgrade your qualifications faster.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 11 elective units from the list below.
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AHCPCM301Implement a plant nutrition programUnit code: AHCPCM301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments. |
Implement a plant nutrition program | |
AHCPCM302Provide information on plants and their cultureUnit code: AHCPCM302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information to clients and others about plants and their cultural requirements. |
Provide information on plants and their culture | |
AHCPMG301Control weedsUnit code: AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds | |
AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disordersUnit code: AHCPMG302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control plant pests, diseases and disorders, taking into consideration Integrated Pest Management options. The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a range of pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms, assess damage or threat to plants and select and apply pest and disease controls and timing of operations. It includes preparing and calibrating equipment, monitoring the effectiveness of controls and keeping records. |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | |
AHCWHS301Contribute to work health and safety processesUnit code: AHCWHS301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures. |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
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North and Far North Queensland | ||
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors. |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors. |
Transport and store chemicals | |
AHCIRG331Install pressurised irrigation systemsUnit code: AHCIRG331 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to install low and sprinkler volume irrigation systems. |
Install pressurised irrigation systems | |
AHCIRG332Operate pressurised irrigation systemsUnit code: AHCIRG332 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate low volume and sprinkler irrigation systems. |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems | |
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipmentUnit code: AHCMOM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment. |
Operate machinery and equipment | |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit code: AHCPGD301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Implement a plant establishment program | |
AHCPGD305Conduct operational inspection of park facilitiesUnit code: AHCPGD305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities | |
AHCSOL303Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areasUnit code: AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | |
AHCTRF302Establish turfUnit code: AHCTRF302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonization in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites. |
Establish turf | |
AHCTRF303Implement a grassed area maintenance programUnit code: AHCTRF303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas. |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program | |
AHCWRK309Apply environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: AHCWRK309 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Greater Brisbane (excluding Ipswich) | ||
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors. |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors. |
Transport and store chemicals | |
AHCIRG306Troubleshoot irrigation systemsUnit code: AHCIRG306 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems. |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems | |
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipmentUnit code: AHCMOM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment. |
Operate machinery and equipment | |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit code: AHCPGD301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Implement a plant establishment program | |
AHCPGD303Perform specialist amenity pruningUnit code: AHCPGD303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Perform specialist amenity pruning | |
AHCPGD305Conduct operational inspection of park facilitiesUnit code: AHCPGD305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities | |
AHCSOL401Sample soils and interpret resultsUnit code: AHCSOL401 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to take a soil sample and interpret the test results. |
Sample soils and interpret results | |
AHCTRF303Implement a grassed area maintenance programUnit code: AHCTRF303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas. |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program | |
AHCTRF305Renovate sports turfUnit code: AHCTRF305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement renovation or remediation of a sports turf area for minor projects and seasonal renovations in the turf industry. |
Renovate sports turf | |
AHCWRK309Apply environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: AHCWRK309 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Wide Bay Burnett | ||
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors. |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors. |
Transport and store chemicals | |
AHCIRG306Troubleshoot irrigation systemsUnit code: AHCIRG306 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems. |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems | |
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipmentUnit code: AHCMOM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment. |
Operate machinery and equipment | |
AHCNAR301Maintain Natural AreasUnit code: AHCNAR301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain natural areas. |
Maintain Natural Areas | |
AHCNAR303Implement revegetation worksUnit code: AHCNAR303 Unit description: This unit covers the process of implementing revegetation works and defines the standard required to: prepare the site for revegetation works; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; recognise and treat plant diseases on a revegetation site; treat weeds and competing plants; carry out revegetation works; and clean and maintain the revegetated site. |
Implement revegetation works | |
AHCPCM303Identify plant specimensUnit code: AHCPCM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Identify plant specimens | |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit code: AHCPGD301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Implement a plant establishment program | |
AHCPGD302Plan and maintain plant displaysUnit code: AHCPGD302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and establish plant displays either indoors or as seasonal displays of annual and perennial plants in garden beds. |
Plan and maintain plant displays | |
AHCPGD303Perform specialist amenity pruningUnit code: AHCPGD303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Perform specialist amenity pruning | |
AHCPGD304Implement a landscape maintenance programUnit code: AHCPGD304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Implement a landscape maintenance program | |
AHCPGD305Conduct operational inspection of park facilitiesUnit code: AHCPGD305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities | |
AHCSOL303Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areasUnit code: AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | |
AHCTRF303Implement a grassed area maintenance programUnit code: AHCTRF303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas. |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program | |
AHCWRK309Apply environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: AHCWRK309 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Gold Coast | ||
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors. |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors. |
Transport and store chemicals | |
AHCIRG306Troubleshoot irrigation systemsUnit code: AHCIRG306 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems. |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems | |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit code: AHCPGD301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Implement a plant establishment program | |
AHCPGD303Perform specialist amenity pruningUnit code: AHCPGD303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Perform specialist amenity pruning | |
AHCPGD304Implement a landscape maintenance programUnit code: AHCPGD304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Implement a landscape maintenance program | |
AHCPGD305Conduct operational inspection of park facilitiesUnit code: AHCPGD305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect park or recreational facilities to identify hazards, existing and potential risks and non-conformities with Australian Standards and workplace health and safety requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities | |
AHCSOL301Prepare growing mediaUnit code: AHCSOL301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the requirements of a growing media for various plants and preparing and storing the media in accordance with the production specifications. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Prepare growing media | |
AHCSOL303Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areasUnit code: AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | |
AHCTRF302Establish turfUnit code: AHCTRF302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonization in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites. |
Establish turf | |
AHCTRF303Implement a grassed area maintenance programUnit code: AHCTRF303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas. |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program | |
Darling Downs and South West (including Ipswich) | ||
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors. |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors. |
Transport and store chemicals | |
AHCIRG306Troubleshoot irrigation systemsUnit code: AHCIRG306 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems. |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems | |
AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsawsUnit code: AHCMOM213 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition. |
Operate and maintain chainsaws | |
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipmentUnit code: AHCMOM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment. |
Operate machinery and equipment | |
AHCPCM203Fell small treesUnit code: AHCPCM203 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to fell small trees where hazards have been assessed as low risk. |
Fell small trees | |
AHCPGD301Implement a plant establishment programUnit code: AHCPGD301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish planting areas in new projects and in programs of extensive replacement and renovation works across a range of situations and environments. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Implement a plant establishment program | |
AHCPGD302Plan and maintain plant displaysUnit code: AHCPGD302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and establish plant displays either indoors or as seasonal displays of annual and perennial plants in garden beds. |
Plan and maintain plant displays | |
AHCPGD303Perform specialist amenity pruningUnit code: AHCPGD303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform specialist amenity pruning using specialist pruning techniques. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Perform specialist amenity pruning | |
AHCPGD304Implement a landscape maintenance programUnit code: AHCPGD304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a landscape maintenance program of newly constructed or established landscapes. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures. |
Implement a landscape maintenance program | |
AHCSOL303Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areasUnit code: AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | |
AHCTRF302Establish turfUnit code: AHCTRF302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonization in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites. |
Establish turf | |
AHCTRF303Implement a grassed area maintenance programUnit code: AHCTRF303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas. |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
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