Certificate III in Nursery Operations

关于课程

This nationally recognised Certificate III builds practical skills for nursery production and plant handling in wholesale and retail settings, including flowers, shrubs and vegetables. You’ll learn to plan and carry out nursery operations, operate and maintain equipment, coordinate resources, and apply workplace health, safety and environmental procedures. Designed for trade-level roles, it supports people formalising skills or progressing in horticulture through hands-on training. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.

职业成果

Graduates can work in nursery production and related horticulture settings, supporting day-to-day operations in wholesale or retail environments. Typical pathways include roles such as production nursery tradesperson and vegetable grower, carrying out routine nursery tasks under broad supervision and independently. This Certificate III can also support progression within the horticulture industry by strengthening practical operational skills and safe work practices in nursery operations.

Living Costs in Sunshine Coast**

餐厅 （膳食，便宜的餐厅） A$ 17 - 22	每月租金 （市中心一间卧室） A$ 1,148 - 1,518	每月租金 （中心外有一间卧室） A$ 977 - 1,292
运输 （日常的） A$ 3 - 10	每月公用事业费用 （电力、移动和互联网） A$ 271 - 359

平均工资***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**来源：numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)