Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this certificate you will be eligible for employment as a general hand within the horticulture industry.
Duration Options
There are many study options available for the Certificate II in Horticulture, including:
- Class based
- Industry based (on-the-job)
- Part-time day or evening
- Self paced
The total duration of the training program will be defined by the negotiated training plan, however you are encouraged to complete this qualification within 12 months.
Further Study Options
On successful completion of this certificate you may choose to progress to the Certificate III in Horticulture.
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
RTC2012A Plant Trees & Shrubs
RTC2016A Recognise Plants
RTC2026A Undertake Propagation Activities
RTC2301A Undertake Operational Maintenance Of Machinery
RTC2307A Operate Machinery & Equipment
RTC2401A Treat Weeds
RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices
RTC2704A Provide Basic First Aid
RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry
RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision
RTC2801A Participate In Workplace Communications
RTE2602A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation
RTE2606A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
RTF2014A Prepare and maintain plant displays
RTF2017A Prune shrubs and small trees
RTF2204A Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
RTF2208A Lay paving
RTF2504A Determine basic properties of soil/growing media
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.