Canberra Institute of Technology
Certificate III in Horticulture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .
This program is suited to people who wish to obtain a range of technical skills in horticulture and are interested in learning how to identify plants and maintain gardens. It will suit people who are passionate about the environment, like working outdoors and have an aptitude for practical work. The classes are delivered in the purpose-built 4.5 hectare horticulture facility at Bruce, and students are given the opportunity to work on a range of projects such as building gardens, growing plants in the nursery and maintaining specialised plants.
Delivery mode
Canberra Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Apprenticeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- ACT Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the ACT Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Horticulture will prepare you for the following roles.
Nursery Hand
A Nursery Hand works on the daily tasks needed to successfully run a plant nursery. Your role might require you to help propagate or cultivate plan...
Garden Labourer
A Garden Labourer assists with the care of gardens, parks and landscaped areas. You might prepare areas for planting, including levelling sites and...
Landscape Labourer
A Landscape Labourer helps with the creation of green spaces such as parks, public areas or private residential gardens. You might prepare a site f...
Nurseryperson
A Nurseryperson propagates and cultivates plants for sale to the public or to a wholesale market. You’ll liaise with customers and tend to plants a...
Head Gardener
A Head Gardener oversees the creation and maintenance of gardens, parks and landscaped areas. You might design green spaces, prepare costings and s...
Arborist
An Arborist cuts and trims the branches of trees or shrubs to remove unsafe or decaying limbs. You may also completely fell trees when required. Ar...
Greenkeeper
A Greenkeeper cares for a range of sporting fields, most commonly golf courses. You’ll maintain greens, fairways and other areas of the course to e...
Groundsperson
A Groundsperson maintains sporting fields in a range of facilities. You’ll look after grassed or turfed surfaces with a range of tasks including mo...
Irrigation Assistant
Irrigation Assistants install and maintain irrigation systems in a range of settings. You might specialise in agricultural irrigation or work on sy...
Council Maintenance Worker
A Council Maintenance Worker conducts a range of duties on local government facilities. You might work in parks and gardens, on roadside areas or o...
About Canberra Institute of Technology
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