If you love all getting your hands dirty, working in nature and watching things grow, this is the course for you!
The Certificate III in Horticulture is an excellent start for a career in landscaping, gardening or nursery work. You'll learn about plant identification; nutrition needs for different plants; soil improvement; irrigation systems; pruning and plant maintenance; implementing propagation plans; controlling weeds, pests and diseases; the environmental application of chemicals; and workplace safety and health.
You’ll also learn to tell the real plants from the weeds, and how to install and maintain plant displays and nursery plants.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Grow your green thumb for a blossoming career.
When you complete the Certificate III in Horticulture you will be ready for a career working with plants as school or council gardener, groundskeeper, or self-employed landscaper.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry, implement propagation plans, control weeds, pests, and diseases, safely prepare, store, and apply chemicals, install irrigation, create plant displays, plant identification and nutrition, and workplace safety and health.
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.
Grow your horticulture skills
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticulture industry, including the private sector, local councils or state government. If you have industry experience this course will enhance your skills.
As part of this course you will undertake three units that have been designed to meet the Department of Health requirements to gain a Pest Management Technician Licence to control weeds and other minor pests in lawns and gardens, landscaping, bushland or minesite rehabilitation.
All of our classes have extensive resources and are run by highly experienced lecturers.
You may be able to attain a dual qualification, adding the Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management adding to this Certificate III in Horticulture by enrolling in additional units.
This qualification will get you job-ready to enter the horticulture industry in rewarding roles such as a gardener at a school or city council, a nursery worker, groundskeeper, or even a self-employed landscaper.
Be guided and inspired by our team of expert lecturers who are industry professionals, as you are equipped with the technical training and communication skills you need to begin your horticulture career. You'll gain strong knowledge of plant identification and nutrition, creating and maintaining plant displays, implementing propagation plans and controlling weeds and pests. You'll develop key skills in irrigation systems, safely working with chemicals, pruning, soil improvement, how to implement a grassed area maintenance program, and much more.
Your skillset will allow you to specialise in working with plants in nurseries, gardening and landscaping, with a range of employment opportunities across the private sector, local councils and state government. If you'd like to work in stunning green settings such as parks and gardens whilst contributing to a positive impact on our environment - this is the career path for you!
Take the first step towards your future in horticulture, gain a nationally recognised qualification and get started in the field. If you already have some industry experience, this course will help you further develop and strengthen your skills.
Study in specialised facilities:
Our dedicated Murdoch Student Garden Centre is pivotal to the learning experience for students and teaches excellence in service delivery. Facilities include extensive garden spaces for design practice, computer labs with contemporary software and dedicated sheltered nursery areas. Students can learn through application of hands-on skills in an environment that reflects current industry practices and simulates a real-life workplace experience.
As part of their Murdoch campus(opens in a new tab) studies, students propagate natives, herbs and some exotic plants suitable to WA's climate. These plants are then prepared at the on-campus nursery and greenhouse for retail sales at the Student Garden Centre Plant Sale which is open to the general public for a short time each May and November, giving students the ability to satisfy the retail skill building requirements of their horticulture course.
Visit our Horticulture at SM TAFE Facebook page(opens in a new tab) for more information on student news and events.
When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in horticulture.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry, implement propagation plans, control weeds, pests, and diseases, safely prepare, store, and apply chemicals, install irrigation, create plant displays, plant identification and nutrition, and workplace safety and health.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
Locations
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticulture industry.
Through theory and practical course work you will learn to:
• Recognise and care for plants
• Safely prepare, store and apply chemicals
• Implement propagation plans
• Create plant displays
• Prepare and collect soil samples for testing
You will need to have an interest in plants, and a genuine desire to work within the horticultural industry and must be prepared for working outdoors in all weather conditions.
This course is delivered as a Traineeship with training delivered in the workplace, or via the Participation Equity Program or Priority Industry Training program with various locations throughout Western Australia.
Delivery locations
TME and TME Trade Training offer full qualification programs (Certificate III in Horticulture - AHC30716) for new entrant trainees in WA. Training delivery is a mix of workplace-based face to face and virtual classes. Discussions with employers prior to training commencement ensure the selection of units and delivery method meets the needs of both learners and employers.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.