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Certificate III in Protected Horticulture

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AHC33722

Your expertise in greenhouse management, hydroponics, and nursery operations represents a significant professional investment. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for the Certificate III in Protected Horticulture. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.

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About This Qualification

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for individuals who work in the protected horticulture industry undertaking skilled work in the areas of picking, packing, crop and nursery work. 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

AHC33722

Training Package

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

AQF Level

Certificate III

Total Units

See training.gov.au

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

National Register

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Career Outcomes

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

Role	Responsibilities
Greenhouse Assistant Worker	Managing plant health and general operations within a climate-controlled greenhouse environment.
Horticulture Assistant	Executing skilled tasks across picking, packing, and nursery work in protected cropping settings.
Hydroponic System Operator	Installing and maintaining water-based nutrient delivery systems for commercial crop production.
Nursery Technician	Performing propagation, budding, and grafting activities to produce high-quality plant stock.

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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 greenhouse or nursery experience
✓Position descriptions for roles in protected cropping
✓Employment contracts or letters of service from horticulture employers

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Operational Records

✓Maintenance logs for hydroponic or fertigation systems
✓Crop regulation and plant nutrition program records
✓Stock control documentation and production data

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Safety & Compliance

✓Biosecurity measure checklists and implementation logs
✓Workplace health and safety incident reports
✓Food safety and quality program monitoring records

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Technical Skills

✓Photos or videos of propagation and manual pollination
✓Records of vertical trellis installation or maintenance
✓Evidence of machinery operation, such as tractors or forklifts

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Training & Certifications

✓Current First Aid certificate
✓Chemical application and storage certifications
✓High-risk work licences, such as forklift operation

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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 partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that can deliver this specific qualification via Recognition of Prior Learning. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when the pathway is active.

Why should I register my interest?▾

Registering your interest allows us to gauge industry demand and prioritise the onboarding of this qualification. It also ensures you receive direct notification once we have a partner RTO ready to assess your evidence.

Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?▾

Yes. A qualification earned through Recognition of Prior Learning is identical to one earned through traditional study. Both are nationally recognised and meet the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) standards; the only difference is how your competency is demonstrated.

What exactly is 'protected' horticulture?▾

Protected horticulture refers to the production of crops within structures that allow for environmental control, such as greenhouses, poly-tunnels, and shade houses. This qualification focuses on the specific technical skills required for these intensive growing environments.

Can I specialise in a specific area like packing or nursery work?▾

Yes. The Certificate III in Protected Horticulture allows for specialisations in Picking, Packing, Crop Work, or Nursery. Your evidence portfolio will be guided by the specific elective units that align with your daily work experience.

How important is biosecurity in the RPL process?▾

Biosecurity is a core component of this qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you understand and apply biosecurity measures, such as inspecting machinery and identifying unusual pests or diseases, as these are critical to protecting commercial crops.

Related Qualifications

Other qualifications in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.

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