RTF30103 Certificate III in Horticulture

Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
Training Package: RTF03 Amenity Horticulture
TAFE NSW Course No: 1586

This course is for people who want to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work under limited supervision as a skilled operator or tradesperson in the horticulture industry.

You will complete a range of general horticulture modules and may choose electives from a range of industry specific modules.

Career Opportunities: General horticulturist, arborist, floriculturist, landscaper, nursery person, gardener, greenkeeper.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in RTF40103 Certificate IV in Horticulture, TAFE course no: 1587.

Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent statement from another educational authority) and relevant work experience, or
RTF20103 Certificate II in Horticulture or any of the Certificate II in Horticulture specialisations, or relevant workplace or other appropriate experience.

Applications may also be considered from persons who do not satisfy the above criteria but who can provide evidence that they are capable of achieving the outcomes of this course at AQF Certificate III level. It is strongly recommended that applicants complete a Certificate II in Horticulture before undertaking this course.

Modules/Units
Core:
RTE3713A	Carry out workplace OHS procedures
Electives: will be selected from those shown below, depending on Strand (eg Nursery, Landscaping or Parks & Gardens)
BCG3115A	Lay segmental/unit paving
BSBEBUS302A	Use and maintain electronic mail system
BSBEBUS303A	Participate in a virtual community
BSBEBUS304A	Buy online
BSBEBUS305A	Sell online
RTC3016A	Provide information on plants and their culture
RTC3201A	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
RTC3206A	Erect timber structures and features
RTC3211A	Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment
RTC3218A	Undertake a site assessment
RTC3310A	Operate specialised machinery and equipment
RTC3401A	Control weeds
RTC3404A	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTC3701A	Respond to emergencies
RTC3704A	Prepare and apply chemicals
RTC3705A	Transport, handle and store chemicals
RTC3805A	Coordinate work site activities
RTD3034A	Implement revegetation works
RTE3002A	Co-ordinate a crop regulation program
RTE3003A	Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
RTE3013A	Implement a postharvest program
RTE3030A	Harvest horticultural crops mechanically
RTE3305A	Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems
RTE3307A	Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
RTE3506A	Monitor weather conditions
RTE3601A	Install irrigation systems
RTE3603A	Install drainage systems
RTE3604A	Troubleshoot drainage systems
RTE3605A	Troubleshoot irrigation systems
RTE3611A	Operate pressurised irrigation systems
RTE3612A	Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system
RTE3714A	Maintain and monitor environmental work practices
RTE3801A	Provide on-job training support
RTE3819A	Process customer complaints
RTE3904A	Keep records for a primary production business
RTE3907A	Use hand-held e-business tools
RTF3001A	Construct turf playing surfaces
RTF3004A	Implement a grassed area maintenance program
RTF3005A	Deliver and promote sales of plants
RTF3007A	Fell large trees
RTF3010A	Establish turf
RTF3011A	Implement a plant establishment program
RTF3012A	Implement a plant nutrition program
RTF3014A	Implement a propagation plan
RTF3015A	Implement a tree maintenance program
RTF3017A	Implement a tree pruning program
RTF3018A	Implement a tree transplanting program
RTF3019A	Remove trees in confined spaces
RTF3020A	Install and maintain interior plant displays
RTF3021A	Maintain nursery plants
RTF3023A	Monitor turf health
RTF3025A	Prepare specialised plants
RTF3026A	Receive and dispatch plants and other nursery products
RTF3027A	Renovate sports turf
RTF3028A	Perform specialist amenity pruning
RTF3031A	Undertake complex tree climbing
RTF3032A	Install cable and bracing
RTF3033A	Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
RTF3035A	Implement a tree protection program
RTF3036A	Plan and establish plant displays
RTF3203A	Construct brick and/or block structures and features
RTF3204A	Construct concrete structures and features
RTF3207A	Implement a landscape maintenance program
RTF3208A	Install metal structures and features
RTF3215A	Install hydroponic systems
RTF3216A	Install water features
RTF3217A	Set out site for construction works
RTF3219A	Construct stone structures and features
RTF3220A	Implement a paving project
RTF3221A	Implement a retaining wall project
RTF3503A	Sample soils and analyse results
RTF3510A	Design and prepare growing media
RTF3702A	Undertake aerial rescue
WRRCS3B	Interact with customers
WRRM3B	Co-ordinate merchandise presentation
WRRS2B	Advise on products and services
FPICOR2205A	Follow OHS policies and procedures
FPICOT2204A	Maintain chainsaws
FPICOT2206A	Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw
FPICOT2221A	Trim and cross cut felled trees
HLTFA1A	Apply basic First Aid
MNQ.OP/21.A	Conduct front end loader operations
RTC2304A	Operate and maintain chainsaws
RTC2309A	Operate tractors
RTC2704A	Provide basic first aid
RTC3310A	Operate specialised machinery and equipment
RTC4024A	Recommend plants and cultural practices
RTC4905A	Cost a project
RTD2004A	Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
RTE2607A	Install micro-irrigation systems
RTF2211A	Prepare a grave site
RTF4007A	Prepare a garden design
Addtional bridging and enrichment units also available. Contact the campus for details.

To complete the course and receive RTF30103 Certificate III in Horticulture learners must complete a minimum of 16 units: - complete all core units and complete at least 12 units or up to a maximum of 15 units in Electives. At least 12 of the units selected for this qualification MUST relate to general horticultural work procedures, activities or contexts. In addition, at least 12 units selected must align to Certificate III outcomes. Learners may be required to complete additional units from the Bridging Group as deemed necessary by the course enrolment officer.

Applying and Enrolling:

Semester 2, 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Coffs Harbour Education Campus - contact the campus on (02) 6659 3000.
Taree - Contact Paul Smith on (02) 6591 3600.
Wauchope - Contact Paul Smith on (02) 6586 9500.
Wollongbar - contact Dave Thorpe on (02) 6620 4700.

Applying and Enrolling:

Semester 1, 2009: North Coast Institute Application Form by 31 October 2008. Late Applications will be accepted but places are limited.

Campuses:

Coffs Harbour Education Campus - Part-time day. 1 day per week for 3 years
or
2 days per week for 1 year, plus 1 day per week for 2nd year.
Students will need to indicate their preference for Nursery or Landscape/Parks stream of study.
Information session Thursday 16 October 2008, 5.00 pm, Room PG.4.
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6659 3000.

Taree - You need to have completed RTF20103 Certificate II in Horticulture, TAFE Course no: 1514 or be a trainee to enrol in this course.
Part-time day, one day per week for 36 weeks.
Also for trainees.
Contact the Head Teacher, Paul Smith on (02) 6591 3600 for more information.

Wauchope - For students who have completed RTF20103 Certificate II in Horticulture or have existing industry experience.
Industry areas include: Landscape, Parks & Gardens and Nursery Part-time day, 1 days per week (7 hours) for 36 weeks.
Contact the Head Teacher, Paul Smith on (02) 6586 9500 to discuss enrolling in this course.

Wollongbar - You need to have completed RTF20103 Certificate II in Horticulture to apply for this course.
Full-time or part-time day.
For more information contact Dave Thorpe on (02) 6620 4700.