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Certificate III in Horticulture

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AHC30722

Your experience in amenity horticulture and landscape maintenance has built a foundation of technical expertise that deserves to be formally acknowledged. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to facilitate a recognition pathway for this qualification. By registering your interest, you ensure that your skills in plant health, soil management, and irrigation are ready for assessment when the pathway opens.

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About This Qualification

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general vocational job roles in the amenity horticulture industry. This qualification is not intended to be used as a substitute for AHC Training Package trade qualifications. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work. Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Qualification Code

AHC30722

Training Package

AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package

AQF Level

Certificate III

Total Units

17 (11 core + 6 elective)

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest

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Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

RoleResponsibilities
GardenerMaintaining and enhancing green spaces through planting, pruning, and soil management.
HorticulturistProviding technical expertise on plant selection, health, and pest management for amenity landscapes.
Landscape Maintenance CoordinatorOverseeing the day-to-day operations and resource coordination for commercial or public garden sites.

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Could RPL Be Right for You?

Experience can be evidence.

RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.

RPL typically involves:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise

ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice

RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.

Our approach:

“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”

What Kind of Experience Counts?

If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:

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Work History & Roles

  • Current resume detailing gardener or horticulturist roles
  • Position descriptions outlining amenity horticulture duties
  • References from supervisors or clients in the landscape sector
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Plant Health & Identification

  • Plant identification lists created for specific sites
  • Pest and disease management logs or reports
  • Records of specialist amenity pruning and plant establishment
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Chemical & Irrigation Operations

  • Chemical application and spray logs
  • Inventory of chemical storage and transport records
  • Maintenance logs for pressurised irrigation systems
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Machinery & Equipment

  • Pre-operational safety checklists for horticultural machinery
  • Equipment maintenance and service logs
  • Records of machinery operation for soil improvement or turf care
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Safety & Sustainability

  • Site-specific risk assessments and SWMS
  • Incident reports and safety meeting minutes
  • Documentation of environmentally sustainable work practices

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is this qualification currently available through RPL It?
We are currently in the process of establishing RTO partnerships for the Certificate III in Horticulture. By registering your interest, you will be notified as soon as a partner RTO is ready to begin assessments.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering allows us to gauge industry demand and prioritise the onboarding of RTOs. It also ensures you are the first to know when the pathway becomes active, allowing for a head start on your evidence collection.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is identical to one earned through traditional study. It is nationally recognised and meets the same Australian Qualifications Framework standards.
Does this qualification cover chemical application requirements?
The core units of the AHC30722 qualification include the transport, storage, and application of chemicals to control pests and weeds, which are foundational skills for professional horticultural operations.
Can my experience in specialized pruning be recognised?
Absolutely. Specialist amenity pruning is a core component of this qualification. Your evidence of performing these tasks across various plant species and contexts will be central to your assessment.

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