RTF20703 Certificate II in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens)

Qualification: Certificate II (AQF)
Training Package: RTF03 Amenity Horticulture
TAFE NSW Course No: 1708

This course is for people entering, or wishing to enter, the parks and gardens sector of the horticulture industry as an assistant to a tradesperson gardener. It is also suitable for people who may be seeking employment as an apprentice gardener or who may intend to progress to a trade level qualification in horticulture.

In conjunction with relevant practical experience, the course enables you to develop sound underpinning knowledge and a broad range of practical skills required to assist in planting and caring for trees, shrubs, flower beds and lawns in public and private gardens, public parks and reserves, recreational facilities, housing estates and industrial complexes.

You will learn to recognise plants; plant trees and shrubs; prepare and maintain plant displays; propagate plants; prune trees and shrubs; establish turf and maintain grassed areas; treat weeds, plant pests and diseases; and operate and maintain machinery. You will learn how to observe environmental work practices; follow occupational health and safety procedures; communicate effectively in the workplace; and work effectively in the industry. The course meets the training requirements for traineeships in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens).

Career Opportunities: Parks and gardens assistant.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in RTF30703 Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens), TAFE course no: 1714 or RTF30103 Certificate III in Horticulture, TAFE course no: 1586.

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

Competency Units
Core:
RTC2701A	Follow OHS procedures
RTC2702A	Observe environmental work practices
RTC2705A	Work effectively in the industry
RTC2801A	Participate in workplace communications
Elective:
RTC2012A	Plant trees and shrubs
RTC2016A	Recognise plants
RTC2301A	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
RTC2401A	Treat weeds
RTC2404A	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTC2704A	Provide basic first aid
RTC2706A	Apply chemicals under supervision
RTE2308A	Operate ride-on vehicles
RTF2017A	Prune shrubs and small trees
RTF2504A	Determine basic properties of soil/growing media
RTC2203A	Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
RTC2210A	Maintain properties and structures
RTC2306A	Operate vehicles
RTC2307A	Operate machinery and equipment
RTC2309A	Operate tractors
RTD2022A	Carry out natural area restoration works
RTE2602A	Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems
RTE2606A	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
RTE2607A	Install micro-irrigation systems
RTF2014A	Prepare and maintain plant displays
RTF2015A	Prepare turf surfaces for play
RTF2019A	Renovate grassed areas
RTF2023A	Support turf establishment
RTF2211A	Prepare a grave site
RTC1701A	Follow basic chemical safety rules
RTC2005A	Fell small trees
RTC2026A	Undertake propagation activities
RTC2209A	Install, maintain and repair fencing
RTC2304A	Operate and maintain chainsaws
RTC3201A	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
RTC3704A	Prepare and apply chemicals
RTC3705A	Transport, handle and store chemicals
RTD2206A	Install aggregate paths
RTE2003A	Carry out postharvest operations
RTE2010A	Establish horticultural crops
RTE2018A	Regulate crops
RTE2021A	Support horticultural crop harvesting
RTE2028A	Undertake field budding and grafting
RTE2503A	Observe and report on weather
RTE2601A	Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation
RTE2603A	Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes
RTE2604A	Maintain drainage systems
RTE2605A	Maintain gravity fed irrigation systems
RTE2707A	Follow site quarantine procedures
RTE2902A	Collect and record production data
RTF2001A	Apply a range of treatments to trees
RTF2008A	Maintain indoor plants
RTF2009A	Perform above ground pruning
RTF2013A	Pot-on plants
RTF2020A	Assist with turf construction
RTF2024A	Tend nursery plants
RTF2025A	Transplant small trees
RTF2027A	Undertake standard climbing techniques
RTF2204A	Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
RTF2207A	Protect trees during construction work
RTF2208A	Lay paving
RTF2215A	Assist with landscape construction work
RTF2311A	Undertake stump removal
WRRCA1B	Operate retail equipment
WRRS1B	Sell products and services
RTC2012A	Plant trees and shrubs
RTC2016A	Recognise plants
RTC2401A	Treat weeds
RTC2404A	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
RTC2701A	Follow OHS procedures
RTC2702A	Observe environmental work practices
RTC2705A	Work effectively in the industry
RTC2801A	Participate in workplace communications
RTF2017A	Prune shrubs and small trees
RTF2019A	Renovate grassed areas
RTF2504A	Determine basic properties of soil/growing media
RTC2203A	Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
RTC2210A	Maintain properties and structures
RTC2301A	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
RTC2306A	Operate vehicles
RTC2307A	Operate machinery and equipment
RTC2309A	Operate tractors
RTC2704A	Provide basic first aid
RTC2706A	Apply chemicals under supervision
RTD2022A	Carry out natural area restoration works
RTE2308A	Operate ride-on vehicles
RTE2602A	Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems
RTE2606A	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
RTE2607A	Install micro-irrigation systems
RTF2014A	Prepare and maintain plant displays
RTF2015A	Prepare turf surfaces for play
RTF2023A	Support turf establishment
RTF2211A	Prepare a grave site
RTC1701A	Follow basic chemical safety rules
RTC2026A	Undertake propagation activities
RTC2304A	Operate and maintain chainsaws
RTC3201A	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
RTC3704A	Prepare and apply chemicals
RTC3705A	Transport, handle and store chemicals
RTF2208A	Lay paving
RTF2215A	Assist with landscape construction work
NSWTHAZ201A	Use hazardous substances safely
NSWTHAZ301A	Manage residues in product
RTC1701A	Follow basic chemical safety rules

Applying and Enrolling:

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

Campuses:

Taree - contact Paul Smith on (02) 6591 3600.
Wauchope - contact Paul Smith on (02) 6586 9500.
Wollongbar - contact Dave Thorpe on (02) 6620 4700.

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

Campuses:

Taree - Part-time day, 7 hours per week for 1 year.
For more information contact the Head Teacher, Paul Smith on (02) 6591 3600.

Wauchope - Part-time day, 1 day per week (7 hours) for 1 year.
Contact the Head Teacher, Paul Smith on (02) 6586 9500 for more information.

Wollongbar - Part-time day, 1 day per week, 8.30 am - 5.00 pm for 1 year.
Contact Gary Coleman on (02) 6620 4700 for more information.