Horticulture Certificate II (NRT) - Armidale Campus - Armidale - New South Wales - Armidale horticulture - Horticulture certificate 2

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to work under supervision as a skilled operator or assistant to a tradesperson in the horticulture industry. You complete a range of general horticulture modules and may choose electives from a range of industry specific modules.

Horticulture Certificate II (NRT) - Armidale Campus

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