TAFE Queensland
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This Certificate III in Production Horticulture is an entry-level qualification designed for aspiring horticulture professionals. You'll gain practical skills in crop management, biosecurity, workplace safety, and chemical handling to work as a vegetable grower, nursery tradesperson, or orchard farmhand in diverse horticultural settings.
You must be employed within the Production Horticulture Industry to enrol. For traineeship programs, you must be indentured as a trainee with your employer. Employers must be able to provide necessary human and physical resources. A Skills Check is required following application submission to assess your current abilities in English, Maths, and Digital Technology. Reliable internet connection and computer with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader are recommended for accessing online learning materials.
Core units cover workplace health and safety compliance, biosecurity measures application, and industry quality assurance requirements. Elective units include chemical transportation and storage, pest and disease control, irrigation system operation and maintenance, machinery operation (tractors, chainsaws, quad bikes), plant nutrition programs, crop establishment and harvesting, weed and pest management, environmental sustainability practices, and first aid certification. You'll complete all core units plus 12 elective units from the comprehensive list.
TAFE Queensland is a leading registered training organisation with extensive industry partnerships in horticulture. The course is developed in close collaboration with the horticulture industry to ensure all elements match current industry needs and employer expectations. Students gain hands-on experience with the same equipment and tools used in professional horticultural settings, ensuring practical readiness for employment.
Upon completion, you can pursue careers as a vegetable grower, production nursery tradesperson, or orchard farmhand grower. Employment opportunities exist across diverse production horticulture settings including tree cropping, vegetable and berry production, grape growing, and mushroom production. The qualification provides pathways to further study through TAFE Queensland's university partnership programs.
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