Diploma of Ornamental Horticulture - Morwell - Victoria - Vbqu213 develop and implement a pruning program - I40

Enjoy working with plants and making things grow? Then develop your green thumb and your horticulture career with this comprehensive and practical course from GippsTAFE. In this course, you?ll develop a range of abilities to enable you to operate effectively in various horticultural industries. These skills will open up new career opportunities, helping you to move into management and supervisory roles.

* Year 12 (or equivalent) or mature age * Evidence of industry experience, prior knowledge or skills.

Diploma of Ornamental Horticulture

Qualifications And Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Ornamental Horticulture

Employment Prospects

    * Parks and gardens management positions (in parks and gardens businesses or local government).

How To Apply
Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes industry experience, folios, reports, tests and assignments, verbal presentations, practical demonstration of skills.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?
Yes.

Course Structure
A total of 14 units of competency must be completed to gain the Diploma of Ornamental Horticulture, of which eight are core units and six are electives.

Core Competencies:   
VBQU208    Work proficiently in the Horticulture Industry
VBQU209    Apply botanical principles to plant classification
VBQU210    Apply plant physiology to Horticulture
VBQU211    Identify and select plants
VBQU212    Manage sustainable Horticultural practices
RTF4023A    Promote plant health
RTF5013A    Manage plant cultural practices
RTF5521A    Monitor and manage soils

Elective Competencies:   
VBQU213    Develop and implement a pruning program
VBQU214    Develop and implement a propagation program
VBQU215    Manage the care and maintenance of trees
VBQU216     Conserve and maintain heritage landscapes
VBQU217    Plan, establish and maintain lawns and lawn alternatives
RTC4908A    Supervise work routines and staff performance
RTC5914A    Prepare reports
VBN194    Prepare a garden design and maintenance program