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Wholesale nurseries are involved in the propagation and production of plants for sale, generally to the retail nurseries.
RTF20503 Certificate II in Horticulture (Wholesale 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
RTC2026A Undertake propagation activiteies
RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment
RTC2401A Treat weeds
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
RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles
RTF2013A Pot-on plants
RTF2024A Tend nursery plants
RTF2504A Determine basis properties of soils /growing media
Group B
RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures
RTC2309A Operate tractors
RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision
RTE2602A Assist with the operation of pressurized irrigation
RTE2604A Maintain drainage systems
RTE2606A Maintain pressurized irrigation systems
RTF2008A Maintain indoor 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.
RTF30603 Certificate III in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
CRICOS Code: 053766D
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
RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTC3701A Respond to emergencies
RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals
RTC3805A Co-ordinate work site activities
RTE3605A Troubleshoot irrigation systems
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures
RTE3714A Maintain & monitor environmental work practices
RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition program
RTF3021A Maintain nursery plants
RTF3026A Receive and dispatch plants and other nursery products
RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results
Group B
BSBEBUS302A Use and maintain electronic mail system
BSBEBUS304A Buy online
BSBEBUS305A Sell online
RTC3401A Control weeds
RTC3705A Transport, handle and store chemicals
RTE3307A Co-ordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
RTE3611A Operate pressurized irrigation systems
RTE3819A Process customer complaints
RTE3907A Use hand help e-business tools
RTF3005A Deliver and promote sales of plants
RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan
RTF3025A Prepare specialized plants
RTF3036A Plan and establish plant displays
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.
RTF40603 Certificate IV in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
CRICOS Code: 053767C
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
RTC4703A Plan and implement a chemical use program
RTC4908A Supervise work routines and staff performance
RTC4911A Operate within a budget framework
RTE4604A Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks
RTE4915A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
RTF4014A Plan a growing-on program
RTF4023A Promote plant health
RTF4514A Develop soil survey maps
Group B
BSBEBUS405A Conduct online financial transactions
RTC4306A Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment
RTC4701A Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program
RTC4702A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
RTC4905A Cost a project
RTE4606A Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work
RTE4812A Co-ordinate customer service and networking activities
RTE4915A Participate in an e-business supply chain
RTF4015A Plan a propagation program
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.
RTF50603 Diploma of Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
CRICOS Code: 053768B
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
BSBMGT507A Manage environmental performance
RTC5011A Collect and identify plants
RTD5402A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests
RTE5807A Manage Staff
RTE5921A Market products and services
RTF5001A Develop a horticultural production plan
RTF5005A Manage plant health
RTF5521A Monitor and manager soils / growing media
Group B
BSBEBUS504 Implement an e-business strategy
BSBEBUS505A Implement new technologies for business
BSBEBUS506A Plan and develop a business website
BSBMGT503A Prepare budgets and financial plans
BSBSBM405A Monitor and manage business operations
RTC5701A Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program
RTC5702A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
RTC5801A Provide specialist advise to clients
RTC5908A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
RTC5913A Collect and manage data
RTE5525A Manage trial and/or research material
RTE5602A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs
RTE5606A Manage water systems
RTE5901A Develop a marketing plan
RTE5902A Develop and review a business plan
RTE5902A Monitor and review business performance
RTE5920A Negotiate and monitor contracts /commercial agreements
RTF5012A Manage a controlled growing environment
WRWPL508A Improve supply and distribution chains
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.
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