Key Study Areas
Key study areas include:
* Parks and gardens design, construction and maintenance
* Landscape design and construction
* Day-to-day operations in a retail/wholesale nursery
Where • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
Duration Options
There are many study options available for the Certificate III 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 24 months.
Selection Process • Individual Interview
Employment Opportunities
On successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment in the landscape, nursery or parks and gardens sectors as a leading hand, or you may choose to start your own small business.
Further Study Options
If you are currently working in the horticulture industry you may choose to apply for enrolment in the Certificate IV in Horticulture.
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
RTC2301A Undertake Operational Maintenance Of Machinery
RTC3016A Provide Information On Plants & Their Culture
RTC3401A Control Weeds
RTC3404A Control Plant Pests, Diseases & Disorders
RTC3701A Respond To Emergencies
RTC3704A Prepare & Apply Chemicals
RTC3705A Transport, Handle & Store Chemicals
RTC4905A Cost a project
RTE3601A Install irrigation systems
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures
RTF2027A Undertake standard climbing techniques
RTF3010A Establish turf
RTF3011A Implement a plant establishment program
RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition program
RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan
RTF3017A Implement a tree pruning program
RTF3220A Implement a paving project
RTF3221A Implement a retaining wall project
RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results
RTF4007A Prepare a garden design
RTF4023A Promote plant health
RTC2026A Undertake Propagation Activities
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.