RTF20503 Certificate II in Horticulture (Retail Nursery)
Qualification: Certificate II (AQF)
Training Package: RTF03 Amenity Horticulture
TAFE NSW Course No: 1718
This course is primarily for people entering, or wishing to enter, the retail nursery sector of the horticulture industry as a nursery assistant. It is also suitable for people who may be seeking employment as a nursery apprentice or who may intend to progress to trade level qualifications 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 grow and sell a wide range of plants and garden materials and provide horticultural advice to customers of a nursery or garden centre.
You will learn to recognise plants; tend nursery plants; pot-on plants; prepare and maintain plant displays; plant trees and shrubs; prune shrubs and small trees; treat weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders; treat weeds; apply chemicals; maintain irrigation systems; and operate machinery and equipment. You will learn about retailing, including how to sell garden products and services and operate retail equipment and 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 (Retail Nursery).
Career Opportunities: Retail nursery assistant, garden centre sales assistant, garden centre salesperson.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in the RTF30503 Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery), TAFE course no: 1719 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: | |
| RTC2016A | Recognise plants |
| RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid |
| RTE2707A | Follow site quarantine procedures |
| RTF2008A | Maintain indoor plants |
| RTF2024A | Tend nursery plants |
| RTF2504A | Determine basic properties of soil/growing media |
| WRRCA1B | Operate retail equipment |
| WRRCA2B | Apply retail office procedures |
| WRRCS2B | Apply point of sale handling procedures |
| WRRS1B | Sell products and services |
| RTC2404A | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| RTE2308A | Operate ride-on vehicles |
| RTE2606A | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| RTF2013A | Pot-on plants |
| RTF2014A | Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| RTF2017A | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| RTC1701A | Follow basic chemical safety rules |
| RTC2005A | Fell small trees |
| RTC2012A | Plant trees and shrubs |
| RTC2026A | Undertake propagation activities |
| RTC2203A | Conduct visual inspection of park facilities |
| RTC2209A | Install, maintain and repair fencing |
| RTC2210A | Maintain properties and structures |
| RTC2301A | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| RTC2304A | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| RTC2306A | Operate vehicles |
| RTC2307A | Operate machinery and equipment |
| RTC2309A | Operate tractors |
| RTC2401A | Treat weeds |
| RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid |
| RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| RTC3704A | Prepare and apply chemicals |
| RTC3705A | Transport, handle and store chemicals |
| RTD2022A | Carry out natural area restoration works |
| 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 |
| RTE2602A | Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems |
| RTE2603A | Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes |
| RTE2604A | Maintain drainage systems |
| RTE2605A | Maintain gravity fed irrigation systems |
| RTE2607A | Install micro-irrigation systems |
| RTE2902A | Collect and record production data |
| RTE3002A | Co-ordinate a crop regulation program |
| RTF2001A | Apply a range of treatments to trees |
| RTF2009A | Perform above ground pruning |
| RTF2015A | Prepare turf surfaces for play |
| RTF2019A | Renovate grassed areas |
| RTF2020A | Assist with turf construction |
| RTF2023A | Support turf establishment |
| 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 |
| RTF2211A | Prepare a grave site |
| RTF2215A | Assist with landscape construction work |
| RTF2311A | Undertake stump removal |
| RTC2016A | Recognise plants |
| 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 |
| RTF2008A | Maintain indoor plants |
| RTF2024A | Tend nursery plants |
| RTF2504A | Determine basic properties of soil/growing media |
| WRRCA1B | Operate retail equipment |
| WRRCA2B | Apply retail office procedures |
| WRRCS2B | Apply point of sale handling procedures |
| WRRS1B | Sell products and services |
| RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid |
| RTE2308A | Operate ride-on vehicles |
| RTE2606A | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| RTE2707A | Follow site quarantine procedures |
| RTF2013A | Pot-on plants |
| RTF2014A | Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| RTF2017A | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| RTC1701A | Follow basic chemical safety rules |
| RTC2005A | Fell small trees |
| RTC2012A | Plant trees and shrubs |
| RTC2026A | Undertake propagation activities |
| RTC2203A | Conduct visual inspection of park facilities |
| RTC2209A | Install, maintain and repair fencing |
| RTC2210A | Maintain properties and structures |
| RTC2301A | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| RTC2304A | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| RTC2306A | Operate vehicles |
| RTC2307A | Operate machinery and equipment |
| RTC2309A | Operate tractors |
| RTC2401A | Treat weeds |
| RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures |
| RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| RTC3704A | Prepare and apply chemicals |
| RTC3705A | Transport, handle and store chemicals |
| RTD2022A | Carry out natural area restoration works |
| 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 |
| RTE2602A | Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems |
| RTE2603A | Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes |
| RTE2604A | Maintain drainage systems |
| RTE2605A | Maintain gravity fed irrigation systems |
| RTE2607A | Install micro-irrigation systems |
| RTE2902A | Collect and record production data |
| RTE3002A | Co-ordinate a crop regulation program |
| RTF2001A | Apply a range of treatments to trees |
| RTF2009A | Perform above ground pruning |
| RTF2015A | Prepare turf surfaces for play |
| RTF2019A | Renovate grassed areas |
| RTF2020A | Assist with turf construction |
| RTF2023A | Support turf establishment |
| 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 |
| RTF2211A | Prepare a grave site |
| RTF2215A | Assist with landscape construction work |
| RTF2311A | Undertake stump removal |
| NSWTHAZ201A | Use hazardous substances safely |
| NSWTHAZ301A | Manage residues in product |
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.
For more information contact Paul Smith on (02) 6586 9500.
Wollongbar - Part-time day, 1 day per week, Wednesdays, 8.30 am - 5.00 pm for 1 year.
Contact Penny Smith on (02) 6620 4700 for more information.
