Brisbane College of Horticulture
Certificate III in Horticulture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)You will learn how to establish and maintain plants and structures / features in gardens & parks; use horticultural machinery and equipment; apply pest, weed and disease management techniques; maintain irrigation and drainage systems; and identify plants, products and treatments.
Graduates in the Certificate III in Horticulture could apply for positions in the Horticulture industries such as working in nurseries, country clubs and resorts, council services, and visitor attractions such as theme parks.
Delivery mode
Brisbane College of Horticulture offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Suite 4 Level 2/43 Gordon St Coffs Harbour
- Level 3 97 Creek Street, Brisbane
- 30 Minnie Street, Cairns City
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent qualification / certificate
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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...
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 Brisbane College of Horticulture
Brisbane College of Horticulture is a Registered Training Organisation operating in Queensland, Australia.
