Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we have adapted our course delivery to now encompass a combination of remote and flexible delivery methods. This includes easy to navigate online tutorials, interactive learning (using a mix of live demonstrations and the ability to connect with your classmates and teachers for support) as well as face-to-face practical assessments and work placements - where safe and practical to implement. Therefore, you will require access to the internet and a computer. You will be advised by your facilitator on a case by case basis in relation to practical and work placement assessments, as some flexibility will be required during this challenging time.
Bendigo: Feb 2021 to July 2021, full-time (Mon-Thurs)
Castlemaine - Feb 2021 to Dec 2021, part-time (Tue & Weds)
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Free TAFE and JobTrainer
You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government's FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. If you're aged 17-24 or looking for work, you may be eligible for 80% discount on the course tuition fee through JobTrainer. JobTrainer is available until June 2021. It's important to know you may incur fees that you will need to cover yourself, such as student service fees or materials fees. Skills First (eligible) students are usually entitled to one Free TAFE fee waiver, however under JobTrainer
General Description_14
To achieve the Certificate III in Horticulture you much demonstrate competency in 16 units of competency:
- 5 core units
- 11 elective units
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. It is designed for those wanting to work in the Horticulture industry (school leavers and mature-age career-changes) and those working in industry who want a qualification.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Applications from mature aged students are encouraged. However, an individual UOC may specify relevant licensing, legislative and /or regulatory requirements.
Your fees are made up of four parts.
Once you have determined the fees applicable to your
situation you will be able to calculate a indicative total fee
for your qualification.
Are you eligible for Government subsidised fees?
Check for your eligibility here
Are you eligible for concession?
Check for your eligibility here
Students eligible for Free TAFE receive the tuition rate
free. Students eligible for JobTrainer pay 20% of the
tuition. Materials, consumables and student services
fees are payable by all students and do not receive a
JobTrainer discount, however concession rates for student
services fees are available for concession card holders,
apprentices, trainees and 100% off campus delivery courses.
Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course
categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres
Strait Islanders.