Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

The nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks and Gardens equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in a growing industry. Learn from horticulture experts, hone your skills in specialist training facilities, and turn your passion for nature into a fulfilling career today.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theory and practical course work, youll learn to:

• Implement a plant nutrition program
• Improve soil quality
• Control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders
• Participate in work health and safety processes
• Use hand tools and machinery to create a park or garden
• Perform specialist pruning

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the personal attributes that will help you get ahead:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective communication
• Research skills

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course will provide you with:

• A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
• A trade
• Strong pathways to continued studies to enhance your career opportunities
• Skills and knowledge to start your own sole trader business

Career opportunities:

• Gardener
• Parks and gardens worker

GROW YOUR CAREER

Strengthen your knowledge with these higher level study options:

• Certificate IV in Horticulture
• Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
• Diploma of Horticulture
• Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management
• Diploma of Landscape Design
• Diploma of Production Horticulture

INDUSTRY DEMAND

The Gardening Services industry in Australia is forecast to generate $2.9 billion in revenue and increase by an annualised 2.2% in the five years to 2023/24.
Growth is expected to stem from population growth, rising household incomes, expansion in the number of households and an increasing trend of outsourcing garden and vegetation management services.