RTE20603 Certificate II in Production Horticulture

Qualification: Certificate II (AQF)
Training Package: RTE03 Rural Production
TAFE NSW Course No: 1986

This course is for people in rural industries with no expertise but who wish to develop basic technical and husbandry skills in the production horticulture industry. It also provides the underpinning knowledge required to apply these skills in the workplace.

You will learn how to work effectively in the production horticulture industry as well as learning the basic technical skills that will allow you to be employed as a supervised worker in the industry.

This course is ideal for people wishing to enter the production horticulture industry.

Career Opportunities: Worker on properties or enterprises engaged in pome and stone fruit production, berries, nuts, grapes, tobacco or vegetable production.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in RTE31603 Certificate III in Production Horticulture, TAFE course no: 1994.

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
Electives: contact the campus for details.

Applying and Enrolling:

Semester 1, 2009: North Coast Institute Application Form. Apply now!

Campuses:

Wollongbar - details to be advised.
Information and enrolment day Monday 2 February 2009, 9.00 am - 6.00 pm, Room DG.07.
Contact the Head Teacher, Phil Harvey on (02) 6620 4700 for more information.