RTF20503 Certificate II in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)
Duration: 1 year (52 wks)
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Mode:
Full-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week).
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)
RTC2016A Recognise plants
RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures*
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices*
RTC2704A Provide basic 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 basic 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 pressurised irrigation systems
RTF2013A Pot-on plants
RTF2014A Prepare and maintain plant displays
RTF2017A Prune shrubs and small trees
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 horticulture sector.
QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Certificate II in Horticulture (Retail Nursery) at least 13 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to retail nursery 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.-
Classification
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ASCO 9922-11 Horticultural Nursery Assistant
ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture
ANZSIC 5253 Garden Equipment Retailing
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.
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.
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.
RTF30503 Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)
CRICOS Code: 053763G
Duration: 1 year (52 wks)
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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 :
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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
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the registered provider (HSA) implementing it’s intervention strategy for students who were at risk of not meeting satisfactory course progress -
OR
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an approved deferment or suspension of study has been granted under Standard 13 of the ESOS National Code.
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Mode:
Full-time basis (approximately 20 hours per week).
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- 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)
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 pressurised 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.
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, II or IV outcomes. These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the horticulture sector.
QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery) at least 12 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to retail nursery 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
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ASCO 4621-11 Nurseryperson
ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture
ANZSIC 5253 Garden Equipment Retailing
ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson
- 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
RTF40503 Certificate IV in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)
CRICOS Code: 053764F
Duration: 1 year (52 wks)
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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
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 within 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.
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 horticulture sector.
QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Certificate IV in Horticulture (Retail Nursery) at least 10 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to retail nursery 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 4621-11 Nurseryperson
ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture
ANZSIC 5253 Garden Equipment Retailing
ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson
- 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
RTF50503 Diploma of Horticulture (Retail Nursery)
CRICOS Code: 053765E
Duration: 2 years (104 wks)
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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
RTC5011A Collect and identify plants
RTC5701A Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program
RTC5801A Provide specialist advice to clients
RTE5807A Manage staff
RTF5005A Manage plant health
WRO2B Manage sales and service delivery
WRRO5B Control inventory
WRRO6B Manage store facilities
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.
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 horticulture sector.
QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Diploma of Horticulture (Retail Nursery) at least 8 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to retail nursery 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.
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- Classification
- ASCO 3112-79 Science Technical Officers nec
ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture
ANZSIC 5253 Garden Equipment Retailing
ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson
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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.
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