Horticulture Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus - Armidale - New South Wales - Armidale tafe - Apply basic tree felling certificate victoria - I3787

In conjunction with relevant practical experience, the course enables you to develop sound underpinning knowledge and a broad range of practical skills that will provide a good foundation for employment in the industry or for further study. You can learn to determine basic properties of soils and growing media, sample soils and analyse results; recognise plants; propagate and establish plants; plant trees and shrubs; provide information on plants and their culture; plan and establish plant displays; pot-on plants; maintain nursery plants; develop plant nutrition programs and promote plant health; prepare, handle, apply, transport and store chemicals; treat and control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders; operate and maintain machinery and equipment; operate and maintain pressurised irrigation systems, or you may be able to select other elective units. You will also learn how to observe, maintain and monitor environmental work practices; follow and carry out occupational health and safety procedures; communicate effectively in the workplace; and work effectively in the industry.

This course in general horticulture is suitable for people wanting to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to work in the horticulture industry. It is also suitable for people who want to progress to higher level paraprofessional qualifications in horticulture.

Horticulture Certificate III (NRT) - Armidale Campus

Group 1

All module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs    National Module(s)
RTE3713A     Carry out workplace OHS procedures     30     


Group 2 COMPULSORY ELECTIVES

At least 12 and no more than 15 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs    National Module(s)
BCG3115A     Lay segmental/unit paving     40     
BSBEBUS302A     Use and maintain electronic mail system     15     
BSBEBUS303A     Participate in a virtual community     15     
BSBEBUS304A     Buy online     20     
BSBEBUS305A     Sell online     40     
RTC3016A     Provide information on plants and their culture     50     
RTC3201A     Conduct operational inspection of park facilities     30     
RTC3206A     Erect timber structures and features     40     
RTC3211A     Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment     50     
RTC3218A     Undertake a site assessment     40     
RTC3310A     Operate specialised machinery and equipment     40     
RTC3401A     Control weeds     40     
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     
RTC3805A     Coordinate work site activities     40     
RTD3034A     Implement revegetation works     40     
RTE3002A     Co-ordinate a crop regulation program     30     
RTE3003A     Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting     30     
RTE3013A     Implement a postharvest program     30     
RTE3030A     Harvest horticultural crops mechanically     30     
RTE3305A     Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems     30     
RTE3307A     Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair     30     
RTE3506A     Monitor weather conditions     30     
RTE3601A     Install irrigation systems     30     
RTE3603A     Install drainage systems     30     
RTE3604A     Troubleshoot drainage systems     30     
RTE3605A     Troubleshoot irrigation systems     30     
RTE3611A     Operate pressurised irrigation systems     30     
RTE3612A     Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system     30     
RTE3714A     Maintain and monitor environmental work practices     30     
RTE3801A     Provide on-job training support     30     
RTE3819A     Process customer complaints     30     
RTE3904A     Keep records for a primary production business     40     
RTE3907A     Use hand-held e-business tools     40     
RTF3001A     Construct turf playing surfaces     40     
RTF3004A     Implement a grassed area maintenance program     30     
RTF3005A     Deliver and promote sales of plants     30     
RTF3007A     Fell large trees     40     
RTF3010A     Establish turf     40     
RTF3011A     Implement a plant establishment program     40     
RTF3012A     Implement a plant nutrition program     30     
RTF3014A     Implement a propagation plan     50     
RTF3015A     Implement a tree maintenance program     30     
RTF3017A     Implement a tree pruning program     40     
RTF3018A     Implement a tree transplanting program     30     
RTF3019A     Remove trees in confined spaces     40     
RTF3020A     Install and maintain interior plant displays     40     
RTF3021A     Maintain nursery plants     40     
RTF3023A     Monitor turf health     30     
RTF3025A     Prepare specialised plants     40     
RTF3026A     Receive and dispatch plants and other nursery products     20     
RTF3027A     Renovate sports turf     30     
RTF3028A     Perform specialist amenity pruning     30     
RTF3031A     Undertake complex tree climbing     40     
RTF3032A     Install cable and bracing     20     
RTF3033A     Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems     40     
RTF3035A     Implement a tree protection program     30     
RTF3036A     Plan and establish plant displays     40     
RTF3203A     Construct brick and/or block structures and features     40     
RTF3204A     Construct concrete structures and features     40     
RTF3207A     Implement a landscape maintenance program     30     
RTF3208A     Install metal structures and features     30     
RTF3215A     Install hydroponic systems     40     
RTF3216A     Install water features     30     
RTF3217A     Set out site for construction works     40     
RTF3219A     Construct stone structures and features     40     
RTF3220A     Implement a paving project     30     
RTF3221A     Implement a retaining wall project     40     
RTF3503A     Sample soils and analyse results     40     
RTF3510A     Design and prepare growing media     30     
RTF3702A     Undertake aerial rescue     60     
WRRCS3B     Interact with customers     36     
WRRM3B     Co-ordinate merchandise presentation     36     
WRRS2B     Advise on products and services     27     


Group 3 GENERAL ELECTIVES

No more than 3 module/units may be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs    National Module(s)
FPICOR2205A     Follow OHS policies and procedures     20     
FPICOT2204A     Maintain chainsaws     16     
FPICOT2206A     Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw     30     
FPICOT2221A     Trim and cross cut felled trees     40     
FPIFGM2208A     Fall trees manually (basic)     40     
FPIFGM3204A     Fall trees manually (intermediate)     40     
HLTFA301B     Apply first aid     15     
MNQ.OP/21.A     Conduct front end loader operations     40     
RTC2304A     Operate and maintain chainsaws     30     
RTC2309A     Operate tractors     30     
RTC2704A     Provide basic first aid     10     
RTC3310A     Operate specialised machinery and equipment     40     
RTC4024A     Recommend plants and cultural practices     70     
RTC4905A     Cost a project     40     
RTD2004A     Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens     20     
RTE2607A     Install micro-irrigation systems     20     
RTF2211A     Prepare a grave site     10     
RTF4007A     Prepare a garden design     100     


Group 4 BRIDGING UNITS

BRIDGING   Your teacher will tell you if you need to do this group.  If you have

been told to do this group you must follow the completion instructions below:-

No more than 17 module/units may be completed

Modules/Units    Name    Hrs    National Module(s)
RTC1701A     Follow basic chemical safety rules     5     
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     
RTC2306A     Operate vehicles     30     
RTC2307A     Operate machinery and equipment     30     
RTC2401A     Treat weeds     30     
RTC2404A     Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders     20     
RTC2701A     Follow OHS procedures     15     
RTC2702A     Observe environmental work practices     15     
RTC2705A     Work effectively in the industry     10     
RTC2706A     Apply chemicals under supervision     15     
RTC2801A     Participate in workplace communications     10     
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     
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     
RTF2215A     Assist with landscape construction work     30     
RTF2311A     Undertake stump removal     10     
RTF2504A     Determine basic properties of soil/growing media     25     


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)
2186F     Architectural CAD 1     36     ABC009
5599GB     Workplace applications 1     40     
8971D     Work placement     240     ABD313
8971E     Work placement     60     
8971F     Work placement     60     
8971G     Work placement     40     
8971H     Work placement     20     
FPICOR2205A     Follow OHS policies and procedures     20     
FPICOT2221A     Trim and cross cut felled trees     40     
NSWTSFM202A     Participate in work placement or work experience     30