Certificate II in Production Horticulture

Comments about Certificate II in Production Horticulture - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  The Certificate II in Production Horticulture will give you the necessary knowledge and skills on which to build a successful career in the production horticulture sector. Training focuses on practical skills required for this sector, including: * Introduction to plants * Introduction to soils/plant nutrition * Introduction to crop management * Introduction to pruning * Introduction to harvesting a crop * Introduction to pests and diseases * Introduction to weed control * Safe use of chemicals * First Aid / OH&S
• Practical experience
  The Certificate II in Production Horticulture is only offered as part of a traineeship, so you must already be employed as a trainee within the production horticulture sector. Other Entry Requirements Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Academic title
  Certificate II in Production Horticulture
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Key study areas of production horticulture include:
  
      * Viticulture
      * Pome fruit
      * Stone fruit
      * Market gardens
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options

  There are many study options available for this certificate, 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 successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment in the production horticulture sector as a general hand or as a production horticulture apprentice.
  
  The Certificate II in Production Horticulture may be accepted as the equivalent of the first year of training required for a production horticulture apprenticeship, thereby reducing the training component by 12 months.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  Successful participants who continue to work in the production horticulture sector may progress to either the Certificate III in Horticulture (General) or the Certificate III 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)
  FDFWGGVCB     Take vine cuttings
  RTC2026A     Undertake Propagation Activities
  RTC2210A     Maintain Properties & Structures
  RTC2301A     Undertake Operational Maintenance Of Machinery
  RTC2307A     Operate Machinery & Equipment
  RTC2309A     Operate Tractors
  RTC2401A     Treat Weeds
  RTC2404A     Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
  RTC2701A     Follow OHS procedures
  RTC2702A     Observe environmental work practices
  RTC2704A     Provide Basic First Aid
  RTC2705A     Work effectively in the industry
  RTC2706A     Apply chemicals under supervision
  RTC2801A     Participate In Workplace Communications
  RTE2003A     Carry out postharvest operations
  RTE2006A     Carry out canopy maintenance
  RTE2010A     Establish horticultural crops
  RTE2018A     Regulate crops
  RTE2021A     Support horticultural crop harvesting
  RTE2028A     Undertake field budding and grafting
  RTE2503A     Observe and report on weather
  RTE2601A     Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation
  RTE2602A     Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation
  RTE2603A     Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes
  RTE2604A     Maintain drainage systems
  RTE2605A     Maintain gravity-fed irrigation systems
  RTE2606A     Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
  RTE2707A     Follow site quarantine procedures
  RTE2902A     Collect and record production data
  RTE3506A     Monitor weather conditions
  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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