Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 8:50 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Horticulture
Certificate III in Horticulture
AHC30716
BDF1
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)Core Units = five (5)
Elective Units = eleven (11)
- select eight (8) units from elective list below
- three (3) units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3 or 4 may be selected from electives below or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited CourseSelected units must be relevant to job outcomes in horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAL98 | AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAP97 | AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ76 | AHCSOL303 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ22 | AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least eight (8) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D473 | AHC30710 | Certificate III in Horticulture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJB0 | AHC30722 | Certificate III in Horticulture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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