RTF30703 Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens)

Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
Training Package: RTF03 Amenity Horticulture
TAFE NSW Course No: 1714

This course is primarily for people who are employed as apprentice gardeners, or who are working, or wish to work, in the parks and gardens 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 plant and care 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 establish plants; plan and establish plant displays; implement plant nutrition programs; maintain trees and shrubs; prune trees and shrubs; manage grassed areas; implement landscape maintenance programs; maintain soil fertility; recognise and provide information about plants; and control weeds, plant pests and diseases. You will learn how to observe environmental work practices; follow occupational health and safety procedures; respond to emergencies; communicate effectively in the workplace; and work effectively in the industry. The course meets the training requirements for apprenticeships in Parks and Gardening.

Career Opportunities:Parks and gardens tradesperson, gardener.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in RTF40703 Certificate IV in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens), TAFE course no: 1716.

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

Modules/Units
Core:
RTC3016A	Provide information on plants and their culture
RTC3805A	Coordinate work site activities
RTE3713A	Carry out workplace OHS procedures
RTF3503A	Sample soils and analyse results
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:

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 - For students who have completed RTF20703 Certificate II in Hortculture (Parks and Gardens).
Part-time, 1 day per week for 36 weeks.
For more information contact the Head Teacher, Paul Smith on (02) 6591 3600.

Wauchope - Part-time day. For students who have completed RTF20703 Certificate II in Hortculture (Parks and Gardens).
For more information contact the Head Teacher, Paul Smith on (02) 6586 9500.

Wollongbar - For students who have completed RTF20703 Certificate II in Hortculture (Parks and Gardens).
Part-time day, 1 day per week, 8.30am - 5pm for 3 years.
Contact Gary Coleman on (02) 6620 4700 for more information.