• Are you a fan of working outdoors?
• Know you want to get a Trade apprenticeship, but you’re not sure where to start?
• Is the environment important to you?

Parks and gardens are at the centre of the community and support infrastructure within a green environment. The AHC31016 Certificate III in Horticulture Parks and Gardens will give you the skills and knowledge to start your career in maintaining and creating public green spaces using environmentally sustainable work practices.

In this course, you’ll gain skills in tree inspections, soil analysis, controlling weeds and plant pests and how to inspect park facilities. Each of the units are designed to stretch your knowledge with practical skills, whether that involves you learning how to run a landscape maintenance program, being hands-on in a plant establishment program or understanding the chemicals to be used on public garden and turf areas. You will be mentored throughout the course to help you along the way.

This course can give you multiple pathway options across the horticulture industry.

Why Bother?

• Nationally Recognised Qualification
• Trade-qualified Trainers who know their stuff
• Hands-on experience in a practical environment

Student Q&A: Jesse Krueger
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This course is aimed at anyone looking to kick start their career in parks, gardens or landscaping. Throughout this course, you will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the management and maintenance of public and private parks, reserves and gardens, natural bushland and community recreation areas.

Ready to take the leap towards your nationally recognised Certificate III in Parks and Gardens? Our aim is to offer you flexibility with your student tuition fees so this course is accessible to you no matter where you are located in Queensland. View the range of course fees and funding options available to assist both students and employers in gaining valuable training.

You must be currently employed in industry to gain entry to this course. 

Eligible students must be over the age of 18 unless they have written permission from a parent or guardian who must co-sign the enrollment documentation.

If you are a local or non-English speaking international student who thinks you may be challenged by theory or bookwork when you’re more a hands-on type of person, you won’t be out of your comfort zone. FTA understands this and will conduct an assessment to make sure you have the language, literacy and numeracy skills required before starting your course so you are fully equipped for the challenge.

We help you take your love of green spaces and parklands and turn it into a career. As an Australian-owned and operated Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 31972), we have access to some of the most respected trainers in their field to help you gain the sought-after skills that the gardens industry expects from a graduate of an FTA Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.

Once you sign your training contract with FTA, you’ll be mentored by your instructors to help you get the best from your course. We will also work with you and your employer to ensure you have access to the right equipment and worksite access relevant to your course.