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RTF30403 Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape)

CRICOS Code: 063808E
Duration: 1.5 years (78 wks)

Note: the duration  time  stated is the maximum  timeframe to  complete the  program and is  stated  on the  student’s  CoE.  Students can  apply  to  extend   their period of  study  ONLY if  it  is  clear that  the  student  will not  complete the  course  within the  expected  duration as  notified  by the  student’s  CoE as  the  result of :

compassionate or compelling  circumstances (e.g.  illness where a medical  certificate states that the  student  was unable to  attend  classes or where the  registered provider (HSA) was  unable to  offer a  pre-requisite unit 

OR

the registered provider (HSA) implementing  it’s intervention  strategy  for  students who  were at  risk  of not meeting  satisfactory  course progress 

OR

an approved  deferment or  suspension of  study  has  been  granted  under  Standard  13 of the ESOS  National  Code.

Mode:

Full-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week).

Units

The units of competency may include:

Group A

BCG3115A    Lay segmental / unit paving
RTC3016A    Provide information on plants and their culture
RTC3206A    Erect timber structures and features
RTC3701A    Respond to emergencies
RTC3805A    Co-ordinate work site activities
RTE3601A    Install irrigation systems
RTE3713A    Carry out workplace OHS procedures
RTF3203A    Construct brick and /or block-structures and features
RTF3204A    Implement a landscape maintenance program
RTF3216A    Install water features
RTF3217A    Set out site for construction work
RTF3219A    Construct block or stone structures and features
RTF3220A    Implement a paving project
RTF3221A    Implement a retaining wall project


Group B

RTC3310A    Operate specialized machinery & equipment
RTF3401A    Control Weeds
RTC3704A    Prepare & apply chemicals
RTE3305A    Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems
RTE3603A    Install drainage systems
RTE3714A    Maintain & monitor environmental work practices
RTE3907A    Use hand held e-business tools
RTF3010A    Establish turf
RTF3011A    Implement plant establishment
RTF3012A    Implement plant nutrition
RTF3208A    Install metal structures and features
RTF3503A    Sample soils and analyse results

Note: Units offered will be selected by the college and based on identified training and industry needs.


Entry requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older
Successful completionq of Year 10 or equivalent level of study.
Overseas students require English language proficiency of either Academic or General IELTS level of 5.5 overall with no less than 5.0 in each individual band (listening, reading, writing, speaking) from Assessment Levels 3,4, or 5. Overseas students from Assessment Levels 1 & 2 are required to complete HSA proficiency tests and successful completion will result in direct entry. Students with unsatisfactory results will be required to undertake an ELICOS program to satisfy entry requirements – the number of weeks of study will be determined by the Director of Studies and the test results.

RTF40403 Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape)

CRICOS Code: 063809D
Duration: 1 year (52 wks)

Note: the  duration  time  stated is the maximum  timeframe to  complete the  program and is  stated  on the  student’s  CoE.  Students  can  apply  to  extend   their period of  study  ONLY if  it  is  clear that  the  student  will not  complete the  course  within the  expected  duration as  notified  by the  student’s  CoE as  the  result of :

compassionate or compelling  circumstances (e.g.  illness where a medical  certificate states that the  student  was unable to  attend  classes or where the  registered provider (HSA) was  unable to  offer a  pre-requisite unit 

OR

the registered provider (HSA) implementing  it’s intervention  strategy  for  students who  were at  risk  of not meeting  satisfactory  course progress 

OR

an approved  deferment or  suspension of  study  has  been  granted  under  Standard  13 of the ESOS  National  Code.

Mode:

Full-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week).

Units:

The units of competency may include:

Group A

RTC4024A    Recommend plants and cultural practices
RTC4206A    Supervise landscape project works
RTC4306A    Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment
RTC4701A    Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program
RTC4905A    Cost a project
RTC4908A    Supervise work routines and staff performance
RTE4604A    Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work
RTE4607A    Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work
RTF4003A    Plan a plant establishment program
RTF4007A    Prepare a garden design
TDTR298B    Source goods / service and evaluate contractors

Group B

BSBCMN405A    Analyse and present research information
BSBEBUS302A    Use and maintain electronic research information
RTC4702A    Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
RTC4703A    Plan and implement a chemical use program
RTC4911A    Operate within a budget framework
RTD4510A    Supervise natural area restoration works
RTD4910A    Report on projects
RTE4604A    Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks
RTE4609A    Implement, monitor and adjust irrigation schedule
RTF4514A    Develop soil survey maps

Note: Units offered will be selected by the college and based on identified training and industry needs.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older
Successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent level of study.
Overseas students require English language proficiency of either Academic or General IELTS level of 5.5 overall with no less than 5.0 in each individual band (listening, reading, writing, speaking) from Assessment Levels 3,4, or 5. Overseas students from Assessment Levels 1 & 2 are required to complete HSA proficiency tests and successful completion will result in direct entry. Students with unsatisfactory results will be required to undertake an ELICOS program to satisfy entry requirements – the number of weeks of study will be determined by the Director of Studies and the test results.

RTF50403 Diploma of Horticulture (Landscape)

CRICOS Code:065552G

Duration: 2 years (104 wks)

Note: the  duration  time  stated is the maximum  timeframe to  complete the  program and is  stated  on the  student’s  CoE.  Students  can  apply  to  extend   their period of  study  ONLY if  it  is  clear that  the  student  will not  complete the  course  within the  expected  duration as  notified  by the  student’s  CoE as  the  result of :

compassionate or compelling  circumstances (e.g.  illness where a medical  certificate states that the  student  was unable to  attend  classes or where the  registered provider (HSA) was  unable to  offer a  pre-requisite unit 

OR

the registered provider (HSA) implementing  it’s intervention  strategy  for  students who  were at  risk  of not meeting  satisfactory  course progress 

OR

an approved  deferment or  suspension of  study  has  been  granted  under  Standard  13 of the ESOS  National  Code.

Mode:

Full-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week).

Units

The units of competency may include:

Group A

BSBMGT593A    Prepare budgets and financial plans
BSBSBM495A    Monitor and manage business operations
RTC5801A    Provide specialist advise to clients
RTC5908A    Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
RTE5807A    Manage Staff
RTE5921A    Market products and services
RTE5920A    Negotiate and monitor contracts / commercial agreements
RTF5004A    Manage landscape projects
RTF5010A    Prepare a landscape project design

Group B

BSBMGT507A    Manage environmental performance
RTC5701A    Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program
RTE5304A    Implement a machinery management system
RTE5525A    Manage trial and/or research materials
RTE5603A    Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems
RTE5906A    Monitor and review business performance
RTF5005A    Manage plant health
RTF5009A    Plan the restoration of parks and gardens
RTF5521A    Monitor and manage soils / growing media

Note: Units offered will be selected by the college and based on identified training and industry needs.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older
Successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent level of study.
Overseas students require English language proficiency of either Academic or General IELTS level of 5.5 overall with no less than 5.0 in each individual band (listening, reading, writing, speaking) from Assessment Levels 3,4, or 5. Overseas students from Assessment Levels 1 & 2 are required to complete HSA proficiency tests and successful completion will result in direct entry. Students with unsatisfactory results will be required to undertake an ELICOS program to satisfy entry requirements – the number of weeks of study will be determined by the Director of Studies and the test results.