Careers in the Landscape Industry

Landscaping is the use of plants and inanimate objects

                              oudoors to fullfill aesthetic and functional purposes.

 HSA (landscape program)  

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).

A total of 16 units of competency must be completed
•    Select the 8 compulsory units from Group A below
•    Select 5 additional units from Group A and/or B below
•    Select 3 additional units from Group A, B and/or C below

Units should be selected from Group A and Group B in accordance with local work undertaken and local industry advice.
   
GROUP A (*units in italics are compulsory)
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     Construct concrete structures and features*
RTF3207A     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 specialised machinery and equipment
RTC3401A     Control weeds
RTC3704A     Prepare and apply chemicals
RTE3305A     Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems
RTE3603A     Install drainage systems
RTE3714A     Maintain and 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.

 

GROUP C
This group includes other units of competency from RTD02 Conservation and Land Management, RTE03 Rural Production, RTF03 Amenity Horticulture and/or other endorsed Training Packages.
Units selected must be aligned to Certificate II, III and IV outcomes. These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the rural sector.

QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape) at least 12 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to landscape work procedures, activities or contexts.  In addition, at least 12 of the units selected to make up this qualification must be aligned clearly to Certificate III outcomes.

 Classification

ASCO 4623-13 Landscape Gardener

ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture

ANZSIC 0219 Services to Agriculture n.e.c.

ANZSCO 362213 Landscape Gardener 

Entry requirements

• Age - 18 years and over for all students.

English Proficiency Requirement
Domestic Students (Australian Permanent Residents and New Zealand Citizens):

• Must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.

International Students:

• Student visa a granted based on country assessment level hence this will dictate the level of English proficiency and type of English proficiency test you will need to have done to secure a student visa and also gain entry into this program.

All students must complete a language and numeracy assessment assessed by the Language Studies Department at HSA, this is always done prior to commencement of your course. Students are encouraged to have completed an IELTS although this is not a mandatory requirement enrolment with HSA.

• Assessment Level 1: HSA English proficiency test if none specified by the department of immigration during your visa application

• Assessment Level 2: HSA English proficiency test if none specified by the department of immigration during your visa application

• Assessment Level 3: IELTS 5.5 Overall Band Score, if IELTS 4.5 student must do 24 weeks of ELICOS prior to commencement of this course. If IELTS 5.0 student must do 12 weeks of ELICOS prior to commencement of this course

• Assessment Level 4 - IELTS 5.5 Overall Band Score, if IELTS 5.0 student must do 12 weeks of ELICOS prior to commencement of this course

Academic Requirement (for all students) Candidates will be eligible to enter the course if they meet the following admission criteria:

• Equivalent to Australian Year 10 general schooling or 2 years work experience in horticultural related field.

OR

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). 

 

A total of 12 units of competency must be completed
•    Select 5 units from Group A below
•    Select 5 additional units from Group A and/or B below
•    Select 2 additional units from Group A, B and/or C below

Units should be selected from Group A and Group B in accordance with local work undertaken and local industry advice.
   
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
RTE4606A     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/services and evaluate contractors
   
GROUP B
BSBCMN405A     Analyse and present research information
BSBEBUS302A     Use and maintain electronic mail system
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 project
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.

GROUP C
This group includes other units of competency from RTD02 Conservation and Land Management, RTE03 Rural Production, RTF03 Amenity Horticulture and/or other endorsed Training Packages.

 

Units selected must be aligned to  Certificate III, IV or Diploma outcomes. These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the rural sector.

QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape) at least 10 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to landscape work procedures, activities or contexts.  In addition, at least 10 of the units selected to make up this qualification must be aligned clearly to Certificate IV outcomes.

 Classification
ASCO 4623-13 Landscape Gardener
ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture
ANZSIC 0219 Services to Agriculture n.e.c.
ANZSCO 362213 Landscape Gardener

• Age - 18 years and over for all students.

English Proficiency Requirement
Domestic Students (Australian Permanent Residents and New Zealand Citizens):

• Must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.

International Students:

• Student visa a granted based on country assessment level hence this will dictate the level of English proficiency and type of English proficiency test you will need to have done to secure a student visa and also gain entry into this program.

All students must complete a language and numeracy assessment assessed by the Language Studies Department at HSA, this is always done prior to commencement of your course. Students are encouraged to have completed an IELTS although this is not a mandatory requirement enrolment with HSA.

• Assessment Level 1: HSA English proficiency test if none specified by the department of immigration during your visa application

• Assessment Level 2: HSA English proficiency test if none specified by the department of immigration during your visa application

• Assessment Level 3: IELTS 5.5 Overall Band Score, if IELTS 4.5 student must do 24 weeks of ELICOS prior to commencement of this course. If IELTS 5.0 student must do 12 weeks of ELICOS prior to commencement of this course

• Assessment Level 4 - IELTS 5.5 Overall Band Score, if IELTS 5.0 student must do 12 weeks of ELICOS prior to commencement of this course

Academic Requirement (for all students) Candidates will be eligible to enter the course if they meet the following admission criteria:

• Equivalent to Australian Year 10 general schooling or 2 years work experience in horticultural related field.

OR

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). 

 

A total of 10 units of competency must be completed
•    Select 4 units from Group A below
•    Select 4 units from Group A and/or B below
•    Select 2 additional units from Group B and/or C below

Units should be selected from Group A and Group B in accordance with local work undertaken and local industry advice.
   
GROUP A
BSBMGT503A     Prepare budgets and financial plans
BSBSBM405A     Monitor and manage business operations
RTC5801A     Provide specialist advice 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.

GROUP C
This group includes other units of competency from RTD02 Conservation and Land Management, RTE03 Rural Production, RTF03 Amenity Horticulture and/or other endorsed Training Packages.

 

Units selected must be aligned to qualifications with Certificate III, IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma outcomes. These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the rural sector.

QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Diploma of Horticulture (Landscape) at least 8 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to landscape work procedures, activities or contexts.  In addition, at least 8 of the units selected to make up this qualification must be clearly aligned to Diploma outcomes.

 

Entry Requirements

• Age - 18 years and over for all students.

English Proficiency Requirement
Domestic Students (Australian Permanent Residents and New Zealand Citizens):

• Must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.

International Students:

• Student visa a granted based on country assessment level hence this will dictate the level of English proficiency and type of English proficiency test you will need to have done to secure a student visa and also gain entry into this program.

All students must complete a language and numeracy assessment assessed by the Language Studies Department at HSA, this is always done prior to commencement of your course. Students are encouraged to have completed an IELTS although this is not a mandatory requirement enrolment with HSA.

• Assessment Level 1: HSA English proficiency test if none specified by the department of immigration during your visa application

• Assessment Level 2: HSA English proficiency test if none specified by the department of immigration during your visa application

• Assessment Level 3: IELTS 5.5 Overall Band Score, if IELTS 4.5 student must do 24 weeks of ELICOS prior to commencement of this course. If IELTS 5.0 student must do 12 weeks of ELICOS prior to commencement of this course

• Assessment Level 4 - IELTS 5.5 Overall Band Score, if IELTS 5.0 student must do 12 weeks of ELICOS prior to commencement of this course

Academic Requirement (for all students) Candidates will be eligible to enter the course if they meet the following admission criteria:

• Equivalent to Australian Year 10 general schooling or 2 years work experience in horticultural related field.