Certificate II in Horticulture

Comments about Certificate II in Horticulture - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  The Certificate II in Horticulture will give you the necessary knowledge and skills upon which to build a successful career in the horticulture industry. Training focuses on practical skills required by the landscape, nursery and/or parks and gardens sectors and includes an introduction to: * Plants and their growth requirements * Soils and nutrition * Landscape construction * Plant propagation * Pest and disease identification and control * Safe chemical use * Irrigation
• Entry requirements
  Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Academic title
  Certificate II in Horticulture
• Course description
  Employment Opportunities     
  
  On successful completion of this certificate you will be eligible for employment as a general hand within the horticulture industry.
  
  Duration Options

  There are many study options available for the Certificate II in 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 12 months.

  
  Further Study Options    
  
  On successful completion of this certificate you may choose to progress to the Certificate III in Horticulture.
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
  RTC2012A     Plant Trees & Shrubs
  RTC2016A     Recognise Plants
  RTC2026A     Undertake Propagation Activities
  RTC2301A     Undertake Operational Maintenance Of Machinery
  RTC2307A     Operate Machinery & Equipment
  RTC2401A     Treat Weeds
  RTC2404A     Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
  RTC2701A     Follow OHS procedures
  RTC2702A     Observe environmental work practices
  RTC2704A     Provide Basic First Aid
  RTC2705A     Work effectively in the industry
  RTC2706A     Apply chemicals under supervision
  RTC2801A     Participate In Workplace Communications
  RTE2602A     Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation
  RTE2606A     Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
  RTF2014A     Prepare and maintain plant displays
  RTF2017A     Prune shrubs and small trees
  RTF2204A     Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
  RTF2208A     Lay paving
  RTF2504A     Determine basic properties of soil/growing media
  
  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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