Certificate III in Horticulture

About the course

This Certificate III in Horticulture provides an entry pathway into the horticulture industry and builds practical skills for working with plants and maintaining outdoor environments. You’ll develop core abilities in plant identification and care, basic landscape and garden maintenance, and day-to-day nursery and garden operations. The program is designed for hands-on, job-ready training at Certificate III level in horticulture. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue work across nurseries, parks and gardens, and landscape maintenance environments. Typical opportunities include assisting with plant propagation and care, supporting garden and grounds maintenance, and working in nursery operations or outdoor maintenance teams. This qualification supports entry-level roles and progression in the horticulture sector, aligned with Certificate III preparation for horticulture workplaces. Preparing graduates for laboratory assistant, quality control, and science technician roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)