This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under broad supervision in the nursery production and retail nursery industry. It is assumed that participants undertaking this qualification as a direct entry qualification would have nursery or horticulture industry experience prior to undertaking this qualification. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks autonomously involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in planning tasks, selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Nursery Operations vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate III in Nursery Operations will prepare you for the following roles.
A Nursery Worker is primarily responsible for the care and maintenance of plants in nurseries, garden centres, and horticultural settings. Their d...
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...
A Production Worker plays a vital role in manufacturing and production settings, handling tasks such as assembling products, operating machinery, a...
An Irrigation Technician works on a range of irrigation systems for residential gardens, community parks and landscaped areas. You might install ir...
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...
Logistics Coordinators organise the shipping, freight and transport of inventory, products, and raw materials in (and out) of the warehouse. They e...
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