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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)
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
RTC2026A Undertake propagation activities
RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment
RTC2401A Treat weeds
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*
RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles
RTF2013A Pot-on plants
RTF2024A Tend nursery plants
RTF2504A Determine basic 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 pressurised irrigation
RTE2604A Maintain drainage systems
RTE2606A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
RTF2008A Maintain indoor 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 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 (Wholesale Nursery) at least 13 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to wholesale 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.
Classifications
ASCO 9922-11 Horticultural Nursery Assistant
ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture
ANZSIC 4799 Wholesaling n.e.c.
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.
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).
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
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 and 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 pressurised irrigation systems
RTE3819A Process customer complaints
RTE3907A Use hand held e-business tools
RTF3005A Deliver and promote sales of plants
RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan
RTF3025A Prepare specialised plants
RTF3036A Plan and establish plant displays
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 (Wholesale Nursery) at least 12 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to wholesale 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
ASCO 4621-11 Nurseryperson
ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture
ANZSIC 4799 Wholesaling n.e.c.
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
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).
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
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
RTE4914A 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.
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 (Wholesale Nursery) at least 10 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to wholesale 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 4799 Wholesaling n.e.c.
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
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).
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
BSBMGT507A Manage environmental performance
RTC5011A Collect and identify plants
RTD5402A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests
RTE5807A Manage staff
RTE5921 A Market products and services
RTF5001A Develop a horticultural production plan
RTF5005A Manage plant health
RTF5521A Monitor and manage soils/ growing media
GROUP B
BSBEBUS504A 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 advice 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
RTE5906A 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.
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 (Wholesale Nursery) at least 8 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to wholesale 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.
Classification
ASCO 3112-79 Science Technical Officers nec
ASCED4 0503 Horticulture and Viticulture
ANZSIC 4799 Wholesaling n.e.c.
ANZSCO 133312 Wholesaler
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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