This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level. Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Municipal/city gardener or Horticulturist.
COURSE FEE
Applicants may be eligible for Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding, with reduced pricing listed in the table below. |
Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding Fee Table
# Classified as a high-priority qualification and therefore free for Year 12 graduates who commence training within the following calendar year. (e.g. 2020 Year 12 graduates wishing to begin before 31 December 2021)Qualification Number of Units Student Co-contribution Fee
(Non-Concessional)
Student Co-contribution Fee
(Concessional)# AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens 16 $64.00
($4.00 per unit)
$32.00
($2.0 per unit)
CPC30318 Certificate III in Concreting 20 $60.00
($3.00 per unit)$30.00
($1.50 per unit)CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting 22 $66.00
($3.00 per unit)$33.00
($1.50 per unit)CPC30711 Certificate III in Rigging 15 $525.00
($35.00 per unit)
$262.50
($17.50 per unit)
CPC30720 Certificate III in Rigging 19 $665.00
($35.00 per unit)$332.50
($17.50 per unit)CPC30911 Certificate III in Scaffolding 13 $39.00
($3.00 per unit)
$19.50
($1.50 per unit)
CPC30920 Certificate III in Scaffolding 14 $42.00
($3.00 per unit)$21.00
($1.50 per unit)CPC31111 Certificate III in Steelfixing 17 $51.00
($3.00 per unit)
$25.50
($1.50 per unit)
CPC31120 Certificate III in Steelfixing 17 $51.00
($3.00 per unit)$25.50
($1.50 per unit)
Applicants may be eligible for User Choice Funding (Apprenticeship and traineeship Funding), with reduced pricing listed in the table below. |
User Choice Funding Fee Table
Qualifications Student co-contribution fee (Non-Concessional) Student co-contribution fee (Concessional) AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour AHC20919 - Certificate II in Sports Turf Management $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour AHC31016 - Certificate III in Parks and Gardens $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour AHC30916 - Certificate III in Landscape Construction $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour CPC30320 - Certificate III in Concreting $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour CPC30720 - Certificate III in Rigging $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour CPC30920 - Certificate III in Scaffolding $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour CPC31120 - Certificate III in Steelfixing $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour RII20720 - Certificate II in Civil Construction $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour RII30820 - Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour RII30920 - Certificate III in Civil Construction (Streams 1,2,3,4) $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour
CSTC offers competitive pricing for those who don’t meet the funding criteria, as listed in the table below:
| Service | Fee for Service Price |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | $2,450.00 |
| Full course (Online/Classroom) | $4,000.00 |
COURSE CALENDARPlease contact the CSTC office on 07 3373 8888. |
HOW TO ENROLInterested applicants should download a copy of the Student Enrolment Form, complete and submit it along with payment. Course prices listed on the website are subject to change without notice. |
FURTHER INFORMATIONDownload the Student Handbook and access information on: - Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer - Fees and Charges - Payment terms and conditions (including refunds) - Complaints and appeals process - Student Support |