Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape)

Comments about Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape) - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  The Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape) will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills on which to build a successful career in the landscape sector. Training focuses on practical skills required by this sector, including: * Paving * Retaining walls * Irrigation * Garden bed construction/maintenance * Introduction to plants * Introduction to soils * Safe use of chemicals * First Aid / OH&S
• Entry requirements
  Basic literacy and numeracy. Other Entry Requirements You must be physically fit and be prepared to work in an outdoor environment.
• Academic title
  Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape)
• Course description
  Key Study Areas     
  
  Landscape construction.
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options

  There are many study options available for the Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape), 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.

  
  
  Selection Process     • Individual Interview
  
  Employment Opportunities     
  
  On successful completion of this certificate you will be eligible for employment in the landscape sector as a general hand or a landscape apprentice.
  
  The Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape) may be accepted as the equivalent of the first year of training required for an apprenticeship, thereby reducing the training component of a landscape apprenticeship by 12 months.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  On successful completion of this certificate you will be able to progress to either the Certificate III in Horticulture (General) or the Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape), presuming you are employed as a landscape apprentice.
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  ypical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
  RTC2012A     Plant Trees & Shrubs
  RTC2016A     Recognise Plants
  RTC2301A     Undertake Operational Maintenance Of Machinery
  RTC2304A     Operate & Maintain Chainsaws
  RTC2307A     Operate Machinery & Equipment
  RTC2701A     Follow OHS procedures
  RTC2702A     Observe environmental work practices
  RTC2704A     Provide Basic First Aid
  RTC2705A     Work effectively in the industry
  RTC2801A     Participate In Workplace Communications
  RTD2206A     Install Aggregate Paths
  RTE2602A     Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation
  RTE2603A     Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes
  RTE2606A     Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
  RTF2017A     Prune shrubs and small trees
  RTF2019A     Renovate grassed areas
  RTF2023A     Support turf establishment
  RTF2025A     Transplant small trees
  RTF2204A     Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
  RTF2208A     Lay paving
  RTF2215A     Assist with landscape construction work
  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.

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