This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. Certificate III in Horticulture includes classroom and practical training and assessment to develop skills and knowledge in crop/plant selection, cultivation, management of soil, irrigation, fertilizers, weeds, control of pests and disease, handling of chemical and work health and safety procedures ( WHS). No occupational licensing, legislative or certificate requirements apply to this qualification at the time or publication.
All students will be required to undertake, and satisfactorily complete GIE’ LLN Test conducted by a qualified assessor which includes a written test and interview to complete the verbal component of the test. The test will be completed on the day of Orientation at the GIE campus. A student support officer will schedule a time between the students and the assessor to conduct this test.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the student requires any additional support in order to complete the course successfully. Further, this helps GIE identify if we can provide the students the level of support they require prior to commencement or if they will need to seek assistance from external agencies.
For learners that do not have the required LLN levels, they will be provided additional support or provided external options for accessing further training and support during the enrolment in the course. This will be in accordance with GIE’s student support policy and procedures.
The following table outlines the expected entry ACSF levels for each of the core foundation skills – Learning, Writing, Oral communication, Reading and Numeracy
Have completed at least 5 Years of study in English medium in one or more of the following
countries – Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland. Upper – Intermediate level certificate from an Australian ELICOS provider.
