Certificate IV in Horticulture

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

• Objectives
  The Certificate IV in Horticulture is an industry-based training program aimed at equipping modern managers with the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully operate a horticulture enterprise. Participants may be working within any of the following industry sectors: * Nursery (wholesale or retail) * Parks and gardens * Turf management * Landscape
• Entry requirements
  Applicants for the Certificate IV in Horticulture must be able to demonstrate that they: * Have successfully completed the Certificate III in Horticulture (or its equivalent) * Are currently employed in the horticulture industry
• Academic title
  Certificate IV in Horticulture
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Key areas covered include:
  
      * Human resource management
      * Fiscal management
      * Management of growth environments
      * Management of soils and nutrition
      * Management of pests and diseases
  
  Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  
  Duration Options

  The duration of the training program depends on the individual negotiated training plan, however we encourage participants to complete the training program within 2 years. To accomplish this, participants may be required to undertake a composite training program, including:

  • On-the-job training
  • Self paced training
  • Part time class attendance (day/evening)

  
  Selection Process     • Individual Interview
  
  Employment Opportunities    
  
  On successfully completing the Certificate IV in Horticulture you are eligible for employment in a range of horticulture sectors in team leader / middle management positions.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  After completing the Certificate IV in Horticulture you can apply for enrolment in horticulture degree courses, providing you are currently employed in the horticulture industry.
  
  Assessment  
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
  RTC3704A     Prepare & Apply Chemicals
  RTC3705A     Transport, Handle & Store Chemicals
  RTC4024A     Recommend plants and cultural practices
  RTC4206A     Supervise landscape project works
  RTC4306A     Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment
  RTC4701A     Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program
  RTC4702A     Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
  RTC4703A     Plan and implement a chemical use program
  RTC4905A     Cost a project
  RTC4908A     Supervise work routines and staff performance
  RTC4911A     Operate within a budget framework
  RTD4406A     Implement pest management action plans
  RTD4811A     Provide information on environmental issues and policies
  RTD4910A     Report on project
  RTE3601A     Install irrigation systems
  RTE4002A     Develop a crop regulation program
  RTE4012A     Supervise horticultural crop harvesting
  RTE4511A     Develop a soil use map for a property
  RTE4607A     Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work
  RTF4003A     Plan a plant establishment program
  RTF4004A     Develop a plant nutrition program
  RTF4006A     Plan a tree pruning program
  RTF4007A     Prepare a garden design
  RTF4015A     Plan a propagation program
  RTF4017A     Plan a tree transplanting program
  RTF4023A     Promote plant health
  RTF4514A     Develop soil survey maps
  
  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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