Certificate III in Retail Nursery
The Certificate III in Retail Nursery provides the knowledge and skills to operate successfully in the horticulture industry. Students learn theory and complete practical training based around a real nursery environment.
This course is currently in transition. The course code, title, units and content may change. Further information will become available on our website, upon enrolment or during your studies. To discuss your study options, please get in touch with us today.
Duration
3 year apprenticeship (ability to accelerate) - VET Feb Intake (01/02/2021), VET Apr Intake (19/04/2021), VET Jul Intake (12/07/2021) and VET Oct Intake (04/10/2021).
Intakes
Wantirna (February, April, July, October) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Part-time (day & evening),
- Workplace Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Jessica is the winner of the 9th annual Casey Apprenticeship Awards. The award recognised her great work ethic, natural aptitude and also her willingness to develop the knowledge and understanding to improve operations within the nursery.
Jessica
Certificate III in Retail Nursery
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
To complete this course, students are required to successfully complete 15 units, comprising nine core units and six elective units. The elective units to be selected may vary depending on training requirements.
Units of study
Elective units
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives

Professional recognition
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate III in Retail NurseryEstimated course fees for 2021* |
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Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
Total Cost (GST Free) | $14,810 | $5,380 | $1,076 |
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 865.
Entry requirements
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059