Horticulture Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus
ObjectivesIn conjunction with relevant practical experience, the course enables you to develop sound underpinning knowledge and a broad range of practical skills that will provide a good foundation for employment in the industry or for further study. You can learn to determine basic properties of soils and growing media, sample soils and analyse results; recognise plants; propagate and establish plants; plant trees and shrubs; provide information on plants and their culture; plan and establish plant displays; pot-on plants; maintain nursery plants; develop plant nutrition programs and promote plant health; prepare, handle, apply, transport and store chemicals; treat and control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders; operate and maintain machinery and equipment; operate and maintain pressurised irrigation systems, or you may be able to select other elective units. You will also learn how to observe, maintain and monitor environmental work practices; follow and carry out occupational health and safety procedures; communicate effectively in the workplace; and work effectively in the industry.
Entry requirementsThis course in general horticulture is suitable for people wanting to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to work in the horticulture industry. It is also suitable for people who want to progress to higher level paraprofessional qualifications in horticulture.
Academic titleHorticulture Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus
Course descriptionGroup 1
All module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures 30
Group 2 COMPULSORY ELECTIVES
At least 12 and no more than 15 module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
BCG3115A Lay segmental/unit paving 40
BSBEBUS302A Use and maintain electronic mail system 15
BSBEBUS303A Participate in a virtual community 15
BSBEBUS304A Buy online 20
BSBEBUS305A Sell online 40
RTC3016A Provide information on plants and their culture 50
RTC3201A Conduct operational inspection of park facilities 30
RTC3206A Erect timber structures and features 40
RTC3211A Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment 50
RTC3218A Undertake a site assessment 40
RTC3310A Operate specialised machinery and equipment 40
RTC3401A Control weeds 40
RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 40
RTC3701A Respond to emergencies 30
RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals 15
RTC3705A Transport, handle and store chemicals 15
RTC3805A Coordinate work site activities 40
RTD3034A Implement revegetation works 40
RTE3002A Co-ordinate a crop regulation program 30
RTE3003A Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting 30
RTE3013A Implement a postharvest program 30
RTE3030A Harvest horticultural crops mechanically 30
RTE3305A Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems 30
RTE3307A Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair 30
RTE3506A Monitor weather conditions 30
RTE3601A Install irrigation systems 30
RTE3603A Install drainage systems 30
RTE3604A Troubleshoot drainage systems 30
RTE3605A Troubleshoot irrigation systems 30
RTE3611A Operate pressurised irrigation systems 30
RTE3612A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system 30
RTE3714A Maintain and monitor environmental work practices 30
RTE3801A Provide on-job training support 30
RTE3819A Process customer complaints 30
RTE3904A Keep records for a primary production business 40
RTE3907A Use hand-held e-business tools 40
RTF3001A Construct turf playing surfaces 40
RTF3004A Implement a grassed area maintenance program 30
RTF3005A Deliver and promote sales of plants 30
RTF3007A Fell large trees 40
RTF3010A Establish turf 40
RTF3011A Implement a plant establishment program 40
RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition program 30
RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan 50
RTF3015A Implement a tree maintenance program 30
RTF3017A Implement a tree pruning program 40
RTF3018A Implement a tree transplanting program 30
RTF3019A Remove trees in confined spaces 40
RTF3020A Install and maintain interior plant displays 40
RTF3021A Maintain nursery plants 40
RTF3023A Monitor turf health 30
RTF3025A Prepare specialised plants 40
RTF3026A Receive and dispatch plants and other nursery products 20
RTF3027A Renovate sports turf 30
RTF3028A Perform specialist amenity pruning 30
RTF3031A Undertake complex tree climbing 40
RTF3032A Install cable and bracing 20
RTF3033A Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems 40
RTF3035A Implement a tree protection program 30
RTF3036A Plan and establish plant displays 40
RTF3203A Construct brick and/or block structures and features 40
RTF3204A Construct concrete structures and features 40
RTF3207A Implement a landscape maintenance program 30
RTF3208A Install metal structures and features 30
RTF3215A Install hydroponic systems 40
RTF3216A Install water features 30
RTF3217A Set out site for construction works 40
RTF3219A Construct stone structures and features 40
RTF3220A Implement a paving project 30
RTF3221A Implement a retaining wall project 40
RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results 40
RTF3510A Design and prepare growing media 30
RTF3702A Undertake aerial rescue 60
WRRCS3B Interact with customers 36
WRRM3B Co-ordinate merchandise presentation 36
WRRS2B Advise on products and services 27
Group 3 GENERAL ELECTIVES
No more than 3 module/units may be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
FPICOR2205A Follow OHS policies and procedures 20
FPICOT2204A Maintain chainsaws 16
FPICOT2206A Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw 30
FPICOT2221A Trim and cross cut felled trees 40
FPIFGM2208A Fall trees manually (basic) 40
FPIFGM3204A Fall trees manually (intermediate) 40
HLTFA301B Apply first aid 15
MNQ.OP/21.A Conduct front end loader operations 40
RTC2304A Operate and maintain chainsaws 30
RTC2309A Operate tractors 30
RTC2704A Provide basic first aid 10
RTC3310A Operate specialised machinery and equipment 40
RTC4024A Recommend plants and cultural practices 70
RTC4905A Cost a project 40
RTD2004A Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens 20
RTE2607A Install micro-irrigation systems 20
RTF2211A Prepare a grave site 10
RTF4007A Prepare a garden design 100
Group 4 BRIDGING UNITS
BRIDGING Your teacher will tell you if you need to do this group. If you have
been told to do this group you must follow the completion instructions below:-
No more than 17 module/units may be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
RTC1701A Follow basic chemical safety rules 5
RTC2005A Fell small trees 20
RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs 20
RTC2016A Recognise plants 20
RTC2026A Undertake propagation activities 20
RTC2203A Conduct visual inspection of park facilities 20
RTC2209A Install, maintain and repair fencing 20
RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures 20
RTC2301A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 30
RTC2306A Operate vehicles 30
RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment 30
RTC2401A Treat weeds 30
RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 20
RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures 15
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices 15
RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry 10
RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision 15
RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications 10
RTD2022A Carry out natural area restoration works 30
RTD2206A Install aggregate paths 20
RTE2003A Carry out postharvest operations 20
RTE2010A Establish horticultural crops 20
RTE2018A Regulate crops 20
RTE2021A Support horticultural crop harvesting 20
RTE2028A Undertake field budding and grafting 20
RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles 20
RTE2503B Observe and report on weather 20
RTE2601A Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation 20
RTE2602A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems 20
RTE2603A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes 20
RTE2604A Maintain drainage systems 20
RTE2605A Maintain gravity fed irrigation systems 20
RTE2606A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems 20
RTE2707B Follow site quarantine procedures 20
RTE2902B Collect and record production data 20
RTF2001A Apply a range of treatments to trees 30
RTF2008A Maintain indoor plants 20
RTF2009A Perform above ground pruning 20
RTF2013A Pot-on plants 20
RTF2014A Prepare and maintain plant displays 20
RTF2015A Prepare turf surfaces for play 30
RTF2017A Prune shrubs and small trees 30
RTF2019A Renovate grassed areas 20
RTF2020A Assist with turf construction 20
RTF2023A Support turf establishment 30
RTF2024A Tend nursery plants 20
RTF2025A Transplant small trees 15
RTF2027A Undertake standard climbing techniques 20
RTF2204A Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls 30
RTF2207A Protect trees during construction work 20
RTF2208A Lay paving 30
RTF2215A Assist with landscape construction work 30
RTF2311A Undertake stump removal 10
RTF2504A Determine basic properties of soil/growing media 25
Group 777 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
NSWTHAZ201A Use hazardous substances safely 15
NSWTHAZ301A Manage residues in product 20
Group 887 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
2186F Architectural CAD 1 36 ABC009
5599GB Workplace applications 1 40
8971D Work placement 240 ABD313
8971E Work placement 60
8971F Work placement 60
8971G Work placement 40
8971H Work placement 20
FPICOR2205A Follow OHS policies and procedures 20
FPICOT2221A Trim and cross cut felled trees 40
NSWTSFM202A Participate in work placement or work experience 30