Turf

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.

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

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.