Careers in the Nursery Industry

RTF20503 Certificate II in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)

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
RTC2016A Recognise plants
RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices
RTC2704A Provide basis first aid
RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry
RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications
RTE2707A Follow site quarantine procedures
RTF2008A Maintain indoor plants
RTF2024A Tend nursery plants
RTF2504A Determine basis properties of soils /growing media
WRRCA1B Operate retail equipment
WRRCA2B Apply retail office procedures
WRRCS2B Apply point of sale handling procedures
WRRS1B Sell products and services

Group B
RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles
RTE2606A Maintain pressurized irrigation systems
RTF2013A Pot-on plants
RTF2014A Prepare and maintain plant displays
RTF2017A Prune shrub and small trees.

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.

RTF30503 Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)

CRICOS Code: 053763G
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
RTC3701A Respond to emergencies
RTC3805A Co-ordinate work site activities
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures
RTF3026A Receive and dispatch plants and other nursery products
RTF3036A Plan and establish plant displays
RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results
WRRCS3B Interact with customers
WRRF1B Balance register /terminal
WRRM3B Co-ordinate merchandise presentation

Group B
BSBEBUS304A Buy online
RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals
RTC3705A Transport, handle and store chemicals
RTE3611A Operate pressurized irrigation systems
RTE3714A Maintain and monitor environmental work practices
RTE3801A Provide on-job training support
RTE3819A Process customer complaints
RTE3907A Use hand held e-business tools
RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition program
RTF3020A Install and maintain interior plant displays
RTF3021A Maintain nursery plants

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.

RTF40503 Certificate IV in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)

CRICOS Code: 053764F
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
RTC4701A Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program
RTC4908A Supervise work routines and staff performance
RTC4911A Operate with a budget framework
RTF4023A Promote plant health
WRRI4B Buy merchandise
WRRI5A Maintain and order stock
WRRS4B Build relationships with customers

Group B
BSBEBUS405A Conduct online financial transactions
RTC4306A Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment
RTE4812A Co-ordinate customer service and networking activities
RTE4914A Participate in an e-business supply chain
RTF4001A Design plant displays
RTF4007A Prepare a garden design
WRRLP2B Minimise theft
WRRLP4B Maintain store security
WRRO1B Manage merchandise and store presentation

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.

RTF50503 Diploma of Horticulture (Retail Nursery)

CRICOS Code: 053765E
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
RTC5001A Collect and identify plants
RTC5701A Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program
RTC5801A Provide specialist advise to clients
RTE5807A Manage staff
RTF5005A Manage plant health
WRO2B Manage sales and service delivery
WRRO5B Control inventory

Group B
BSBEBUS504A Implement an e-business strategy
BSBEBUS506A Plan and develop a business website
BSBMGT503A Prepare budgets and financial plans
BSBMGT507A Manage environmental performance
BSBSBM405A Monitor and manage business operations
RTE5902A Develop and review a business plan
RTE5903A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
WRRO4B Control store security/loss
WRRO7A Profile a retail market
WRRPM2B Recruit and select personnel

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.