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RTF30803 Certificate III in Horticulture (Turf)
CRICOS Code: 063806G
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.
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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RTF40803 Certificate IV in Horticulture (Turf)
CRICOS Code: 063807F
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
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.
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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