RTF30403 Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape)

Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
Training Package: RTF03 Amenity Horticulture
TAFE NSW Course No: 1699

This course is primarily for people who are employed as apprentice landscapers, or who are working, or wish to work, in the landscape construction sector of the horticulture industry.

In conjunction with relevant practical experience, the course enables you to develop sound underpinning knowledge and a broad range of practical skills required to construct and renovate garden landscapes, such as in private gardens, public parks and reserves, recreational facilities, housing estates and industrial complexes.

You will learn to set out sites for landscape work; lay paving; erect timber structures; construct concrete, brick and stone features and retaining walls; install irrigation and drainage systems; install water features; establish and provide information about plants; and establish turf. You will learn how to recognise plants, plant trees and shrubs, prune shrubs and small trees, and sample soils and analyse results. You will also learn how to observe, maintain and monitor environmental work practices; follow occupational health and safety procedures; co-ordinate worksite activities; communicate effectively in the workplace; and work effectively in the industry. The course meets the training requirements for apprenticeships in Landscaping.

Career Opportunities: Landscaper, landscape tradesperson, landscape supervisor/manager, landscape designer.

Articulation: This course articulates directly to RTF40403 Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape), TAFE course no: 1700.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for entry to this course.

Competency Units
Core:
BCG3115A	Lay segmental/unit paving
RTC3206A	Erect timber structures and features
RTE3601A	Install irrigation systems
RTE3713A	Carry out workplace OHS procedures
RTF3203A	Construct brick and/or block structures and features
RTF3204A	Construct concrete structures and features
RTF3217A	Set out site for construction works
RTF3219A	Construct stone structures and features
Elective: Contact the campus for details

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.

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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 - For apprentices or trainees.
Part-time day, 1 day per week for 3 years, Monday or Friday, 8.30 am to 4.00 pm.
Information session Thursday 16 October 2008, 5.00 pm, Room PG.4.
For more information contact Tony McGowan on (02) 6659 3000.

Taree - Students need to have completed RTF20403 Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape) to apply for this course.
.Part-time, 1 day per week for 36 weeks.
For more information contact the Head Teacher, Paul Smith on (02) 6591 3600.

Wauchope - Students need to have completed the RTF20403 Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape) to apply for this course.
Part-time, 1 day per week for 36 weeks.
For more information contact Paul Smith on (02) 6586 9500.

Wollongbar - Students need to have completed the RTF20403 Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape) to apply for this course.
Part-time day, 1 day per week, 8.30am - 5pm for 3 years.
Contact Gary Coleman on (02) 6620 4700 for more information.

For people who are employed as apprentice landscapers, or who are working, or wish to work, in the landscape construction sector of the horticulture industry.