Shalin Y. Joshi

Shalin Y. Joshi

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Parks & Gardens

 

RTF30703 Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks & Gardens)

CRICOS Code: 063811K
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

RTC3016A    Provide information on plants and their culture
RTC3401A    Control Weeds
RTC3404A    Control plant pest, diseases and disorders
RTC3701A    Respond to emergencies
RTC3704A    Prepare and apply chemicals
RTC3805A    Co-ordinate work site activities
RTE3713A    Carry out workplace OHS activities
RTE3714A    Maintain and monitor environmental work practices
RTF3004A    Implement a grassed area maintenance program
RTF3011A    Implement a plant establishment program
RTF3012A    Implement a plant nutrition program
RTF3015A    Implement a tree maintenance program
RTF3028A    Perform specialist amenity pruning
RTF3036A    Plan and establish plant displays
RTF3207A    Implement a landscape maintenance program
RTF3503A    Sample soils and analyse results

Group B


BSBEBUS302A    Use and maintain electronic mail system
RTC3201A    Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
RTC3211A    Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment
RTC3310A    Operate specialized machinery and equipment
RTC3705A    Transport, handle and store chemicals
RTD3034A    Implement revegetation works
RTE3605A    Troubleshoot irrigation system
RTE3611A    Operate pressurized irrigation system
RTE3907A    Use hand held e-business tools
RTF3010A    Establish Turf

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.

 

RTF40703 Certificate IV in Horticulture (Parks & Gardens)

CRICOS Code: 063810M
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


BSBCMN413A    Implement and monitor environmental policies
RTC4024A    Recommend plants and cultural practices
RTC4306A    Supervise maintenance if machinery and equipment
RTC4701A    Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program
RTC4702A    Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
RTC4905A    Cost a project
RTC4908A    Supervise work routines and staff performance
RTC4911A    Operate within a budget framework
RTF4023A    Promote plant health
RTF4514A    Develop soils survey maps

Group B

BSBCMN405A    Analyse and present research information
BSZ404A    Train small groups
RTC4206A    Supervise landscape project works
RTD4020A    Plan the implementation of revegetation works
RTD4811A    Provide information on environmental issues and policies
RTD4910A    Report on a project
RTE4606A    Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work
RTE4609A     Implement, monitor and adjust irrigation schedule
RTE4812A    Co-ordinate customer services and networking activities
RTE4915A    Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
RTF4001A    Design plant displays
RTF4003A    Plan a plant establishment program
RTF4004A    Develop a plant nutrition program
RTF4006A    Plan a tree pruning program
TDTR29298B    Source goods / services and evaluate contractors    

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.

 

RTF50703 Diploma of Horticulture (Parks & Gardens)

CRICOS Code: 065553G
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

BSBMGT503A    Prepare budgets and financial plans
BSBMGT609A    Manage risk
BSBSBM405A    Monitor and manage business operations
RTC5520A    Manage parks and reserves
RTC5701A    Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program
RTC5702A    Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
RTC5801A    Provide specialist advise to clients
RTC4915A    Prepare reports
RTE5807A    Manage staff

Group B

BSBEBUS504A    Implement an e-business strategy
BSBEBUS505A    Implement new technologies for business
BSBMGT507A    Manage environmental performance
RTC5201A    Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities
RTC5504A    Develop a management plan for a designated area
RTC5908A    Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
RTC5913A    Collect and manage data
RTE5304A    Implement a machinery management system
RTE5902A    Develop and review a business plan
RTE5903A    Plan implement and review a quality assurance program
RTE5920A    Negotiate and monitor contracts / commercial agreements
RTF5004A    Manage landscape projects
RTF5009A    Plan the restoration of parks and gardens
RTF5010A    Prepare a landscape project design
RTF5013A    Manage plant cultural practices for amenity horticulture
RTF5506A    Develop and manage a streetscape management plan
SRXIND005A    Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SRXRES007A    Undertake open space planning
SRXRES010A    Protect heritage and cultural assets

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.