Key Study Areas
All aspects of managing a production horticulture crop.
Where • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
Duration Options
There are many study options available for the Certificate III in Production 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 successful completion of this certificate you will be eligible for employment in the production horticulture sector as a leading hand, or you may elect to start your own small business.
Further Study Options
Successful participants who continue to work in this sector may progress to the Certificate IV in Production Horticulture.
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
RTC2016A Recognise Plants
RTC3401A Control Weeds
RTC3404A Control Plant Pests, Diseases & Disorders
RTC3701A Respond To Emergencies
RTC3704A Prepare & Apply Chemicals
RTC3705A Transport, Handle & Store Chemicals
RTE2028A Undertake field budding and grafting
RTE3002A Co-ordinate a crop regulation program
RTE3003A Co-ordinate horticultural crop harvesting
RTE3024A Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production
RTE3506A Monitor weather conditions
RTE3601A Install irrigation systems
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures
RTF3011A Implement a plant establishment program
RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition program
RTF3017A Implement a tree pruning 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.