Certificate III in Horticulture

Comments about Certificate III in Horticulture - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  The Certificate III in Horticulture provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills upon which to build a successful career in the horticulture industry. Training focuses on practical skills required in the landscape, parks and gardens and nursery sectors, including: * Recommending plants and their environmental requirements * Identifying and controlling pests, diseases and weeds * Soils and plant nutrition * Landscape construction * Costing and estimating * Safe use of chemicals * First Aid / OH&S
• Entry requirements
  Basic literacy and numeracy. Participants must be physically fit and prepared to work in an outdoor environment.
• Academic title
  Certificate III in Horticulture
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Key study areas include:
  
      * Parks and gardens design, construction and maintenance
      * Landscape design and construction
      * Day-to-day operations in a retail/wholesale nursery
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options

  There are many study options available for the Certificate III in 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 successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment in the landscape, nursery or parks and gardens sectors as a leading hand, or you may choose to start your own small business.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  If you are currently working in the horticulture industry you may choose to apply for enrolment in the Certificate IV in Horticulture.
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
  RTC2301A     Undertake Operational Maintenance Of Machinery
  RTC3016A     Provide Information On Plants & Their Culture
  RTC3401A     Control Weeds
  RTC3404A     Control Plant Pests, Diseases & Disorders
  RTC3701A     Respond To Emergencies
  RTC3704A     Prepare & Apply Chemicals
  RTC3705A     Transport, Handle & Store Chemicals
  RTC4905A     Cost a project
  RTE3601A     Install irrigation systems
  RTE3713A     Carry out workplace OHS procedures
  RTF2027A      Undertake standard climbing techniques
  RTF3010A      Establish turf
  RTF3011A      Implement a plant establishment program
  RTF3012A      Implement a plant nutrition program
  RTF3014A      Implement a propagation plan
  RTF3017A      Implement a tree pruning program
  RTF3220A      Implement a paving project
  RTF3221A      Implement a retaining wall project
  RTF3503A      Sample soils and analyse results
  RTF4007A      Prepare a garden design
  RTF4023A      Promote plant health
  RTC2026A     Undertake Propagation Activities
  
  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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