Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape)

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

• Objectives
  The Certificate III 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 in this sector, including: * Recommending plants and their environmental requirements * Introduction to soils and plant nutrition * Landscape construction methodologies * 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. Other Entry Requirements This training program is only offered as part of a traineeship - participants must be employed as a trainee within the landscape sector.
• Academic title
  Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape)
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Key Study Areas include:
  
      * Costing and Estimation
      * Paving
      * Installation of Retaining Walls
      * Garden Bed Construction
      * Plant ID
      * Soils / Nutrition
      * Chainsaw operation and maintenance
      * Machinery Maintenance
      * Irrigation / Drainage Installation
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options

  There are many study options available for the Certificate III 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 24 months.

  
  Selection Process     • Individual Interview
  
  Employment Opportunities    
  
  On successful completion of this certificate you will be eligible for employment within the landscape sector as a leading hand.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  Successful participants may choose to undertake a number of industry specific short courses such as Landscape Design.
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
  BCG3115A     Lay Segmental/Unit Paving
  RTC3016A     Provide Information On Plants & Their Culture
  RTC3206A     Erect Timber Structures & Features
  RTC3213A     Implement Property Improvement, Construction & Repair
  RTC3310A     Operate Specialised Machinery & Equipment
  RTC3401A     Control Weeds
  RTC3701A     Respond To Emergencies
  RTC3704A     Prepare & Apply Chemicals
  RTC3805A     Coordinate work site activities
  RTE3305A     Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems
  RTE3309A     Operate machinery in adverse conditions
  RTE3601A     Install irrigation systems
  RTE3603A     Install drainage systems
  RTE3713A     Carry out workplace OHS procedures
  RTE3714A     Maintain and monitor environmental work practices
  RTF3010A     Establish turf
  RTF3011A     Implement a plant establishment program
  RTF3012A     Implement a plant nutrition program
  RTF3203A     Construct brick and/or block structures and features
  RTF3204A     Construct concrete structures and features
  RTF3207A     Implement a landscape maintenance program
  RTF3217A     Set out site for construction works
  RTF3219A     Construct stone structures and features
  RTF3220A     Implement a paving project
  RTF3221A     Implement a retaining wall project
  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.

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