Certificate III in Production Horticulture

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

• Objectives
  The Certificate III in Production Horticulture will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills upon which to build a successful career in the horticulture industry. Training focuses on practical skills required by the production horticulture sector, including: * Introduction to plant physiology / management * Introduction to soils and plant nutrition * Harvest * Canopy management * Pest and disease identification and control * Weed identification and control * Safe use of chemicals * First Aid / OH&S
• Entry requirements
  Basic literacy and numeracy. Participants must be employed as a trainee in the production horticulture sector. Other Entry Requirements Participants must be physically fit and prepared to work in an outdoor environment.
• Academic title
  Certificate III in Production Horticulture
• Course description
  Key Study Areas     
  
  All aspects of managing a production horticulture crop.
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options

  There are many study options available for the Certificate III in Production 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 successful completion of this certificate you will be eligible for employment in the production horticulture sector as a leading hand, or you may elect to start your own small business.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  Successful participants who continue to work in this sector may progress to the Certificate IV 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)
  RTC2016A     Recognise Plants
  RTC3401A     Control Weeds
  RTC3404A     Control Plant Pests, Diseases & Disorders
  RTC3701A     Respond To Emergencies
  RTC3704A     Prepare & Apply Chemicals
  RTC3705A     Transport, Handle & Store Chemicals
  RTE2028A     Undertake field budding and grafting
  RTE3002A     Co-ordinate a crop regulation program
  RTE3003A     Co-ordinate horticultural crop harvesting
  RTE3024A     Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production
  RTE3506A     Monitor weather conditions
  RTE3601A     Install irrigation systems
  RTE3713A     Carry out workplace OHS procedures
  RTF3011A     Implement a plant establishment program
  RTF3012A     Implement a plant nutrition program
  RTF3017A     Implement a tree pruning 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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