Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens)

Comments about Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  The Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills on which to build a successful career in the parks and gardens sector. Training focuses on practical skills required by this sector, including: * Recommending plants and their environmental requirements * Introduction to soils and plant nutrition * Pest and disease identification and control * Weed identification and control * 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 Participants must be employed as a trainee within the parks and gardens sector.
• Academic title
  Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens)
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Key Study Areas include:
  
      * Recommend Plants and Cultural Requirements
      * Soils / Nutrition
      * Plant Pest / Disease Id and Control
      * Weed Id and Control
      * Pruning
      * Irrigation operation and maintenance
      * Propagation
      * Manage Plant Health
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options

  There are many study options available for the Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens), 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 in the parks and gardens sector as a leading hand.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  Successful participants who continue to work in the parks and gardens sector may progress into the Certificate IV in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens).
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
  RTC3016A     Provide Information On Plants & Their Culture
  RTC3201A     Conduct Operational Inspection Of Parks Facilities
  RTC3310A     Operate Specialised Machinery & Equipment
  RTC3401A     Control Weeds
  RTC3404A     Control Plant Pests, Diseases & Disorders
  RTC3701A     Respond To Emergencies
  RTC3704A     Prepare & Apply Chemicals
  RTC3705A     Transport, Handle & Store Chemicals
  RTC3805A     Coordinate work site activities
  RTD3034A     Implement Revegetation Works
  RTE3605A     Troubleshoot irrigation systems
  RTE3611A     Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  RTE3713A     Carry out workplace OHS procedures
  RTE3714A     Maintain and monitor environmental work practices
  RTF3004A     Implement a grassed area maintenance program
  RTF3010A     Establish turf
  RTF3011A     Implement a plant establishment program
  RTF3012A     Implement a plant nutrition program
  RTF3015A     Implement a tree maintenance program
  RTF3028A     Perform specialist amenity pruning
  RTF3036A     Plan and establish plant displays
  RTF3207A     Implement a landscape maintenance program
  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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