RTF20603 Certificate II in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
Qualification: Certificate II (AQF)
Training Package: RTF03 Amenity Horticulture
TAFE NSW Course No: 1922
This course is for people entering, or wishing to enter, the wholesale and production 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 assist in propagating, maintaining and supplying a wide range of healthy nursery plants to customers such as retail nurseries, garden centres, horticulture enterprises, landscape contractors, government agencies and revegetation projects.
You will learn to recognise plants; propagate plants; plant trees and shrubs; pot-on plants; tend nursery plants; prune shrubs and small trees; apply chemicals under supervision; treat weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders; operate machinery and equipment; maintain pressurised irrigation systems and co-ordinate a crop regulation program.
You will learn about the basic properties of soils and growing media; 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 (Wholesale Nursery).
Career Opportunities: Wholesale nursery assistant, nurseryhand.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in Certificate III in RTF30603 Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery), TAFE course no: 1927.
Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for entry to 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 |
| Electives: | |
| RTC2016A | Recognise plants |
| RTC2026A | Undertake propagation activities |
| RTC2307A | Operate machinery and equipment |
| RTC2401A | Treat weeds |
| RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid |
| RTE2308A | Operate ride-on vehicles |
| RTF2013A | Pot-on plants |
| RTF2024A | Tend nursery plants |
| RTF2504A | Determine basic properties of soil/growing media |
| RTC2210A | Maintain properties and structures |
| RTC2309A | Operate tractors |
| RTC2404A | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| RTE2602A | Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems |
| RTE2604A | Maintain drainage systems |
| RTE2606A | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| RTF2008A | Maintain indoor plants |
| RTC1701A | Follow basic chemical safety rules |
| RTC2005A | Fell small trees |
| RTC2012A | Plant trees and shrubs |
| RTC2203A | Conduct visual inspection of park facilities |
| RTC2209A | Install, maintain and repair fencing |
| RTC2301A | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| RTC2304A | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| RTC2306A | Operate vehicles |
| RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures |
| 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 |
| RTE2308A | Operate ride-on vehicles |
| RTE2503A | Observe and report on weather |
| RTE2601A | Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation |
| RTE2603A | Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes |
| RTE2605A | Maintain gravity fed irrigation systems |
| RTE2607A | Install micro-irrigation systems |
| RTE2707A | Follow site quarantine procedures |
| 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 |
| RTF2014A | Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| RTF2015A | Prepare turf surfaces for play |
| RTF2017A | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| 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 |
| RTF3033A | Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems |
| RTF3215A | Install hydroponic systems |
| WRRCA1B | Operate retail equipment |
| WRRCS2B | Apply point of sale handling procedures |
| WRRM3B | Co-ordinate merchandise presentation |
| WRRS1B | Sell products and services |
| RTC2016A | Recognise plants |
| RTC2026A | Undertake propagation activities |
| 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 |
| RTF2013A | Pot-on plants |
| RTF2024A | Tend nursery plants |
| RTF2504A | Determine basic properties of soil/growing media |
| RTC2210A | Maintain properties and structures |
| RTC2307A | Operate machinery and equipment |
| RTC2309A | Operate tractors |
| RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid |
| RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| RTE2308A | Operate ride-on vehicles |
| RTE2602A | Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems |
| RTE2604A | Maintain drainage systems |
| RTE2606A | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
| RTF2008A | Maintain indoor plants |
| RTC1701A | Follow basic chemical safety rules |
| RTC2012A | Plant trees and shrubs |
| RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures |
| RTC3704A | Prepare and apply chemicals |
| RTC3705A | Transport, handle and store chemicals |
| RTE3002A | Co-ordinate a crop regulation program |
| RTF2017A | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| RTF3033A | Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems |
| RTF3215A | Install hydroponic systems |
| WRRCS2B | Apply point of sale handling procedures |
| WRRM3B | Co-ordinate merchandise presentation |
| WRRS1B | Sell products and services |
| NSWTHAZ201A | Use hazardous substances safely |
| NSWTHAZ301A | Manage residues in product |
| 3223A | Senior first aid |
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.
Campuses:
Coffs Harbour Education Campus - For apprentices or trainees.
Part-time day, 1 day per week for 1 year, Mondays, 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 - Part-time day, 7 hours per week for 1 year.
For more information contact 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.
