Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)

Comments about Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery) - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  The Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery) will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills on which to build a successful career in the retail nursery sector. Training focuses on practical skills required in this sector, including: * Recommending plants and their environmental requirements * Introduction to soils and plant nutrition * Pest and disease identification and control * Weed identification and control * Customer relations * Retail sales * Safe use of chemicals * First Aid / OH&S
• Entry requirements
  Basic literacy and numeracy. Participants must be physically fit and prepared to work in an outdoor environment. Other Entry Requirements Participants must be employed as a trainee within the retail nursery industry.
• Academic title
  Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Key Study Areas include:
  
      * Customer Service
      * Retail Nursery Management
      * Using E-Business Tools
      * Plant Displays
      * Plant Id and Recommendation
      * Recommend Products / Treatments
      * Fertiliser / Nutrition
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options

  There are many study options available for the Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery), 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 24 months.

  
  
  Selection Process     • Individual Interview
  
  Employment Opportunities    
  
  On successful completion of this certificate you will be eligible for employment in the retail nursery sector as a leading hand.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  Successful participants who are currently employed in the retail nursery sector may progress to the Certificate IV in Horticulture (Retail Nursery).
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
  BSBEBUS304A     Buy Online
  RTC3016A     Provide Information On Plants & Their Culture
  RTC3404A     Control Plant Pests, Diseases & Disorders
  RTC3701A     Respond To Emergencies
  RTC3704A     Prepare & Apply Chemicals
  RTC3705A     Transport, Handle & Store Chemicals
  RTC3805A     Coordinate work site activities
  RTE3601A     Install irrigation systems
  RTE3611A     Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  RTE3713A     Carry out workplace OHS procedures
  RTE3714A     Maintain and monitor environmental work practices
  RTE3819A     Process customer complaints
  RTE3907A     Use hand held e-business tools
  RTF3012A     Implement a plant nutrition program
  RTF3020A     Install and maintain interior plant displays
  RTF3021A     Maintain nursery plants
  RTF3026A     Receive and dispatch plants and other nursery products
  RTF3036A     Plan and establish plant displays
  RTF3503A     Sample soils and analyse results
  RTF4007A     Prepare a garden design
  WRRCS3B     Interact With Customers
  WRRF1B       Balance Register/Terminal
  WRRM3B      Coordinate merchandise presentation
  
  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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