This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. Certificate III in Nursery Operations 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 diseases, handling of chemicals, and work health and safety procedures (WHS).
Standard course duration (incl. holidays): 52 weeks
Study duration: 40 weeks / 4 study terms
Holidays: A maximum of 12 weeks spread across the course duration. Holidays cannot be taken at the commencement or at the completion of an enrolment.
Scheduled classes per week: 20 hours, two full days (8 hours) and a half-day (4 hours).
Self-study: 10 hours per study week
January, April, July and September
April 2027
Ironwood Institute
L3, 112-118 Rundle Mall,
Adelaide,
South Australia,
5000, Adelaide, Australia
July 2026
Ironwood Institute
L3, 112-118 Rundle Mall,
Adelaide,
South Australia,
5000, Adelaide, Australia
Age: All students need to be 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
Academic: Minimum Year 12 equivalent to Australian standards or above and/or Certificate level qualification from Australia
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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