Course description
Group 1
All module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures 15
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices 15
RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry 10
RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications 10
Group 2 COMPULSORY ELECTIVES
At least 10 and no more than 13 module/units must be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
RTC2005A Fell small trees 20
RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs 20
RTC2016A Recognise plants 20
RTC2026A Undertake propagation activities 20
RTC2203A Conduct visual inspection of park facilities 20
RTC2209A Install, maintain and repair fencing 20
RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures 20
RTC2301A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 30
RTC2304A Operate and maintain chainsaws 30
RTC2306A Operate vehicles 30
RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment 30
RTC2309A Operate tractors 30
RTC2401A Treat weeds 30
RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 20
RTC2704A Provide basic first aid 10
RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision 15
RTD2022A Carry out natural area restoration works 30
RTD2206A Install aggregate paths 20
RTE2003A Carry out postharvest operations 20
RTE2010A Establish horticultural crops 20
RTE2018A Regulate crops 20
RTE2021A Support horticultural crop harvesting 20
RTE2028A Undertake field budding and grafting 20
RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles 20
RTE2503B Observe and report on weather 20
RTE2601A Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation 20
RTE2602A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems 20
RTE2603A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes 20
RTE2604A Maintain drainage systems 20
RTE2605A Maintain gravity fed irrigation systems 20
RTE2606A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems 20
RTE2607A Install micro-irrigation systems 20
RTE2707B Follow site quarantine procedures 20
RTE2902B Collect and record production data 20
RTF2001A Apply a range of treatments to trees 30
RTF2008A Maintain indoor plants 20
RTF2009A Perform above ground pruning 20
RTF2013A Pot-on plants 20
RTF2014A Prepare and maintain plant displays 20
RTF2015A Prepare turf surfaces for play 30
RTF2017A Prune shrubs and small trees 30
RTF2019A Renovate grassed areas 20
RTF2020A Assist with turf construction 20
RTF2023A Support turf establishment 30
RTF2024A Tend nursery plants 20
RTF2025A Transplant small trees 15
RTF2027A Undertake standard climbing techniques 20
RTF2204A Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls 30
RTF2207A Protect trees during construction work 20
RTF2208A Lay paving 30
RTF2211A Prepare a grave site 10
RTF2215A Assist with landscape construction work 30
RTF2311A Undertake stump removal 10
RTF2504A Determine basic properties of soil/growing media 25
WRRS1B Sell products and services 18
Group 3 GENERAL ELECTIVES
No more than 3 module/units may be completed
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
BSBCMN205A Use business technology 20
FPICOT2205A Tail out materials 16
FPICOT2206A Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw 30
FPICOT2221A Trim and cross cut felled trees 40
HLTFA301B Apply first aid 15
RTC1006A Support nursery work 20
RTC1201A Maintain the workplace 10
RTC1202A Support landscape work 20
RTC1301A Operate basic machinery and equipment 20
RTC1302A Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment 20
RTC1701A Follow basic chemical safety rules 5
RTC3016A Provide information on plants and their culture 50
RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 40
RTC3701A Respond to emergencies 30
RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals 15
RTC3705A Transport, handle and store chemicals 15
RTD1501A Support natural area conservation 20
RTD2004A Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens 20
RTD2202A Conduct erosion and sediment control activities 20
RTD2312A Inspect machinery for plant, animal and soil material 15
RTD2313A Clean machinery of plant, animal and soil material 15
RTD2402A Clear features that harbour pest animals 20
RTE1005A Support horticultural production 20
RTE1601A Support irrigation work 20
RTE2006A Carry out basic canopy maintenance 20
RTE2205A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures 20
RTE3601A Install irrigation systems 30
RTE3603A Install drainage systems 30
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures 30
RTF1002A Support arboricultural work 20
RTF1003A Support turf work 20
RTF1004A Support gardening work 20
RTF1007A Support floricultural production 20
RTF3010A Establish turf 40
RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan 50
Group 777 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
NSWTHAZ201A Use hazardous substances safely 15
NSWTHAZ301A Manage residues in product 20
Group 887 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion
Modules/Units Name Hrs National Module(s)
5855D Introduction to plants 20 AHT005
5855E Introduction to soils 10 AHT006
NSWTDTY101A Identify own adaptive technology needs 10
NSWTESL209A Use a limited range of English language speaking skills relevant to a specific vocational area 20
NSWTESL210A Use a limited range of English language listening skills relevant to a specific vocational area 20
NSWTLSG101A Listen and respond in everyday contexts 20
NSWTSFM202A Participate in work placement or work experience 30
NSWTSPG101A Speak clearly in everyday contexts 20
NSWTSPG102A Give and respond to instructions in everyday contexts 20
NSWTSPG202A Give and respond to instructions in range of contexts 20
RTC2704A Provide basic first aid 10
RTF4007A Prepare a garden design 100
