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RTF30803 Certificate III in Horticulture (Turf)

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).

The units of competency may include: 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)
RTC3310A     Operate specialised machinery and equipment
RTC3401A     Control weeds
RTC3404A     Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTC3701A     Respond to emergencies
RTC3805A     Co-ordinate work site activities
RTE3713A     Carry out workplace OHS procedures*
RTE3714A     Maintain and monitor environmental work practices
RTF3010A     Establish turf
RTF3023A     Monitor turf health
RTF3027A     Renovate sports turf
RTF3503A     Sample soils and analyse results
   
GROUP B
BSBEBUS302A     Use and maintain electronic mail system
RTC3016A     Provide information on plants and their culture
RTC3704A     Prepare and apply chemicals
RTC3705A     Transport, handle and store chemicals
RTE3307A     Co-ordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
RTE3601A     Install irrigation systems
RTE3603A     Install drainage systems
RTE3605A     Troubleshoot irrigation systems
RTE3611A     Operate pressurised irrigation systems
RTE3612A     Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system
RTE3907A     Use hand held e-business tools
RTF3001A     Construct turf playing surfaces
RTF3004A     Implement a grassed area maintenance program
RTF3012A     Implement a plant nutrition 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 II, III or IV outcomes.  These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the horticulture sector.

QUALIFICATION RULES
For a Certificate III in Horticulture (Turf) at least 12 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to turf 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 4622-11 Greenkeeper
ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture
ANZSIC 0219 Services to Agriculture n.e.c.
ANZSCO 362311 Greenkeeper

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.
OR

    RTF40803 Certificate IV in Horticulture (Turf)

    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).

    The units of competency may include:
    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
    RTC4905A     Cost a project
    RTD4406A     Implement pest management action plans
    RTE4604A     Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks
    RTE4606A     Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work
    RTF4004A     Develop a plant nutrition program
    RTF4005A     Develop a sports turf maintenance program
    RTF4023A     Promote plant health
       
    GROUP B
    BSBCMN405A     Analyse and present research information
    BSBEBUS405A     Conduct online financial transactions
    RTC4306A     Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment
    RTC4702A     Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
    RTC4703A     Plan and implement a chemical use program
    RTC4908A     Supervise work routines and staff performance
    RTC4911A     Operate within a budget framework
    RTE4607A     Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work
    RTE4914A     Participate in an e-business supply chain
    RTE4915A     Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
    RTF4514A     Develop soil survey maps
    TDTR298B     Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

    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, IV or Diploma outcomes.  These units must be relevant to work undertaken in the horticulture sector.

    QUALIFICATION RULES

    For a Certificate IV in Horticulture (Turf) at least 10 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to turf 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 4622-11 Greenkeeper
    ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture
    ANZSIC 0219 Services to Agriculture n.e.c.
    ANZSCO 362311 Greenkeeper

     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.

    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.