This industry includes the production of fruit, vegetables, viticulture and nuts crops. Consequently it is quite disparate and dispersed with products being grown in all high rainfall regions of Australia and in many low rainfall areas under irrigation, particularly in the Murray Basin. Compared with growing many other primary products, the production horticulture industry is relatively labour intensive, particularly for harvesting and packing. Mechanical harvesting has been developed for wine grapes, but many fruit and some vegetables, particularly for the fresh market, must be treated carefully to avoid bruising and to maintain a good appearance. This need to be harvested by hand which requires the pickers to have a basic understanding of the importance of their task and how the product needs to be treated.RTE20603 Certificate II in Production Horticulture
Duration: 1 year (52 wks) A total of 17 units of competency must be completed
• Select 9 units from Group A below (including the 4 designated compulsory units)
• 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)
RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment
RTC2309A Operate tractors
RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures*
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices*
RTC2704A Provide basic first aid
RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry*
RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision
RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications* RTE2006A Carry out basic canopy maintenance
RTE2033A Carry out postharvest operations RTE2010A Establish horticultural crops
RTE2021A Support horticultural crop harvesting
RTE2602A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems
RTE2707A Follow site quarantine procedures
RTF2504A Determine basic properties of soil/growing media
GROUP B
RTC2026A Undertake propagation activities
RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures
RTC2301A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
RTC2401A Treat weeds
RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTE2018A Regulate crops
RTE2028A Undertake field budding and grafting RTE2031A Handle and move mushroom boxes RTE2032A Water mushroom crops RTE2503B Observe and report on weather RTE2505A Perform mushroom substrate process tasks RTE2601A Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation
RTE2603A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes
RTE2604A Maintain drainage systems
RTE2605A Maintain gravity-fed irrigation systems
RTE2606A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems RTE2708A Work effectively in the mushroom industry RTE2902A Collect and record production data
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 I, II or III outcomes. These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the rural sector.
QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Certificate II in Production Horticulture at least 13 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to production horticulture work procedures, activities or contexts. In addition, at least 13 of the units selected to make up this qualification must be aligned clearly to Certificate II outcomes.
Classifications ASCO 9922-11 Horticultural Nursery Assistant ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture ANZSIC 0119 Fruit Growing n.e.c. ANZSCO 841412 Horticultural Nursery Assistant 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.
- IAll 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.
- 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.
RTE31603 Certificate III in Production HorticultureCRICOS Code: 053760KDuration: 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 16 units of competency must be completed
• Select 7 units from Group A below (including the 1 designated compulsory unit)
• Select 6 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) RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTC3701A Respond to emergencies
RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals
RTC3805A Coordinate work site activities
RTE3002A Coordinate a crop regulation program
RTE3003A Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
RTE3013A Implement a postharvest program
RTE3030A Harvest horticultural crops mechanically
RTE3307A Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
RTE3605A Troubleshoot irrigation systems
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures*
RTE3714A Maintain and monitor environmental work practices
RTF3011A Implement a plant establishment program
RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition program
RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results
GROUP B
BSBEBUS303A Participate in a virtual community
BSBEBUS304A Buy online
BSBEBUS305A Sell online RTC3401A Control weeds RTC3705A Transport, handle and store chemicals RTE3506A Monitor weather conditions RTE3511A Supervise mushroom substrate preparation RTE3601A Install irrigation systems RTE3603A Install drainage systems RTE3604A Troubleshoot drainage systems RTE3611A Operate pressurised irrigation systems RTE3801A Provide on-job training support RTE3904A Keep records for primary production businesses RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan RTF3033A Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems RTF3215A Install hydroponic systems 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 Conservationand Land Management, RTE03 Rural Production, RTF03 Amenity Horticultureand/or other endorsed Training Packages.
Units selected must be aligned to Certificate II, III or IV outcomes. These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the rural sector.
QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Certificate III in Production Horticulture at least 12 of theunits of competency presented for this qualification must relate toproduction horticulture work procedures, activities or contexts. Inaddition, at least 12 of the units selected to make up thisqualification must be aligned clearly to Certificate III outcomes.
Classifications ASCO 4623-11 General Gardener ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture ANZSIC 0119 Fruit Growing n.e.c. ANZSCO 362211 Gardener (General) 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's are granted based on country assessment levels 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
RTE40503 Certificate IV in Production HorticultureCRICOS Code: 053761J
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 - 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
BSBCMN413A Implement and monitor environmental procedures RTC4703A Plan and implement a chemical use program RTC4908A Supervise work routines and staff performance RTD4406A Implement pest management action plans RTE4002A Develop a crop regulation program RTE4027A Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program RTE4028A Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program RTE4604A Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks RTE4915A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures RTF4023A Promote plant health
GROUP B
BSBEBUS405A Conduct online financial transactions
RTC4306A Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment
RTC4701A Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program
RTC4702A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
RTC4911A Operate within a budget framework
RTE4511A Develop a soil use map for a property
RTE4608A Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems
RTE4913A Analyse and interpret production data
RTE4914A Participate in an e-business supply chain
RTF4014A Plan a growing-on program
RTF4015A Plan a propagation program
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 Production Horticulture at least 10 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to production horticulture 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.
Classifications ASCO 462 HORTICULTURAL TRADESPERSONS ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture ANZSIC 0119 Fruit Growing n.e.c. ANZSCO 121200 CROP FARMERS
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's are granted based on country assessment levels 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 RTE50503 Diploma of Production HorticultureCRICOS Code: 053762G
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
- 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
BSBMGT507A Manage environmental performance
RTD5402A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests
RTE5015A Manage the harvest of agricultural and horticultural crops
RTE5016A Develop production plans for crops
RTE5304A Implement a machinery management system
RTE5807A Manage staff
RTE5903A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
RTE5916A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
RTF5001A Develop a horticultural production plan
RTF5005A Manage plant health
RTF5521A Monitor and manage soils/growing media
GROUP B
BSBEBUS501A Evaluate e-business opportunities
BSBEBUS504A Implement an e-business strategy
RTC5701A Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program
RTC5702A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
RTE5006A Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and/or disease control in crops
RTE5524A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies
RTE5525A Manage trial and/or research material
RTE5602A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs
RTE5901A Develop a marketing plan
RTE5902A Develop and review a business plan
RTE5906A Monitor and review business performance
RTE5921A Market products and services
RTF5012A Manage a controlled growing environment
RTF5302A Develop a plan for a hydroponic system
WRWPL508A Improve supply and distribution chains
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, Diploma or Advanced Diploma outcomes. These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the rural sector.
QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Diploma of Production Horticulture at least 8 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to production horticulture work procedures, activities or contexts. In addition, at least 8 of the units selected to make up this qualification must be aligned clearly to Diploma outcomes.
Classifications ASCO 3112 SCIENCE TECHNICAL OFFICERS ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture ANZSIC 0119 Fruit Growing n.e.c. ANZSCO 121200 CROP FARMERS 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's are granted based on country assessment levels 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.
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