Key Study Areas
Key Study Areas include:
* Recommend Plants and Cultural Requirements
* Soils / Nutrition
* Plant Pest / Disease Id and Control
* Weed Id and Control
* Pruning
* Irrigation operation and maintenance
* Propagation
* Manage Plant Health
Where • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
Duration Options
There are many study options available for the Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens), 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 successful completion of this certificate you will be eligible for employment in the parks and gardens sector as a leading hand.
Further Study Options
Successful participants who continue to work in the parks and gardens sector may progress into the Certificate IV in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens).
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
RTC3016A Provide Information On Plants & Their Culture
RTC3201A Conduct Operational Inspection Of Parks Facilities
RTC3310A Operate Specialised Machinery & Equipment
RTC3401A Control Weeds
RTC3404A Control Plant Pests, Diseases & Disorders
RTC3701A Respond To Emergencies
RTC3704A Prepare & Apply Chemicals
RTC3705A Transport, Handle & Store Chemicals
RTC3805A Coordinate work site activities
RTD3034A Implement Revegetation Works
RTE3605A Troubleshoot irrigation systems
RTE3611A Operate pressurised irrigation systems
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures
RTE3714A Maintain and monitor environmental work practices
RTF3004A Implement a grassed area maintenance program
RTF3010A Establish turf
RTF3011A Implement a plant establishment program
RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition program
RTF3015A Implement a tree maintenance program
RTF3028A Perform specialist amenity pruning
RTF3036A Plan and establish plant displays
RTF3207A Implement a landscape maintenance program
RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results
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.