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Certificate III in Horticulture


TAFE SA Intake 2012
Course Group Horticulture
Duration 12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National Code RTF30103
TAFE SA Code ETZ
Modules/Units View Modules/Units
Example Career Profiles Horticultural Tradesperson (Gardener),  Nursery Worker
Faculties Environment, Conservation and Horticulture
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Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study
Mode
Study
Load
Scheduled Student
Group
  Port Lincoln 624039 Apply Now External FT & PT   Award
# Port Lincoln 624313 Apply Now On & Off Campus FT & PT Day Only Award
7 Port Augusta 634311 Apply Now On & Off Campus FT & PT Day Only Award
< Renmark 648014 Apply Now On & Off Campus FT & PT Day Only Award
  Mount Gambier 655329 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Day Only Award
  Roseworthy 691309 Apply Now On Campus PT Day & Evening Award
% Urrbrae 693001 Apply Now On Campus PT Day & Evening Award
% Urrbrae 693002 Apply Now On Campus FT Day Only Award
# This course is offered by monthly workshops and some external study.
% Turf and Landscaping streams offered.
< Predominantly External and some face to face contact is required.
7 All streams offered. This course is offered by various methodologies.

Expected Employment Outcome Example

This course is designed for employment at a trade level in the horticulture industry.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate III in Horticulture
This certificate will develop skills and knowledge in carrying out OH&S procedures; providing information on plants; controlling weeds, pests and diseases; chemical use; installing and operating irrigation systems; plant nutrition; plant establishment; landscape construction and maintenance; sports turf construction and maintenance; specialist pruning, propagation and maintenance of nursery plants; machinery and equipment operation and maintenance.

Modules/Units: View Modules/Units

Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

Certificate III in Horticulture (RTF30103)

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Fees

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online