Certificate II in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens)

Comments about Certificate II in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  The Certificate II in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills on which to build a successful career in the parks and gardens sector.
  Training focuses on practical skills required in this sector, including:
  
  * Irrigation
  * Garden bed construction/ maintenance
  * Introduction to plants
  * Introduction to soils
  * Introduction to pests and disease
  * Introduction to weed control
  * Safe use of chemicals
  * First Aid / OH&S
• Entry requirements
  This training program is only offered as part of a traineeship. If you wish to study this course you must be employed as a trainee in the parks and gardens sector.
  
  Basic literacy and numeracy is also a requirement.
• Academic title
  Certificate II in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens)
• Course description
  Key Study Areas     
  
  Parks and gardens maintenance.
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options

  There are many study options available for Certificate II in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens), including:

  • Class based
  • Industry based (on-the-job)
  • Part time
  • 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.

  
  Selection Process     • Individual Interview
  
  Employment Opportunities     
  
  On successful completion of this certificate you will be eligible for employment in the parks and gardens sector as a general hand or as a gardening apprentice.
  
  The Certificate II in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) may be accepted as the equivalent of the first year of training required for an apprenticeship, thereby reducing the training component of a parks and gardens apprenticeship by 12 months.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  On successful completion of this course you may choose to progress to either the Certificate III in Horticulture (General) or the Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens), presuming you are employed as an apprentice.
  
  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
  RTC2203A     Conduct Visual Inspection Of Park Facilities
  RTC2210A     Maintain Properties & Structures
  RTC2301A     Undertake Operational Maintenance Of Machinery
  RTC2307A     Operate Machinery & Equipment
  RTC2309A     Operate Tractors
  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
  RTE2607A     Install micro-irrigation systems
  RTF2014A     Prepare and maintain plant displays
  RTF2017A     Prune shrubs and small trees
  RTF2019A     Renovate grassed areas
  RTF2023A     Support turf establishment
  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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