Certificate II in Horticulture - Landscaping

Course Code
RTF20403
Course Type
Pre-Apprenticeship
Course Level
Skills Creation
Course Location
Morwell
Course Duration
Full Time: 18 weeks
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Full time
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012
Times
8.30am to 4.00pm
Enquiries

Malcolm Grant
Phone: (03) 5120 4525
Fax:  1300 094 661
Email: malcolmg@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

See the ground take shape and literally change your environment with this entry-level, practical course from GippsTAFE.

You'll learn the practical skills required to get started in landscaping including paving, irrigation, water features and retaining walls. Once you've completed the course you could go on to further study or find employment in domestic, commercial and recreational settings.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • Gardener (private homes, councils, parks)
  • Small business owner
  • Groundsman for sporting arenas
  • Landscaper.

Entry Requirements

  • Successful completion of Year 10.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes class work, collections, tests, assignments and practical work.

Opportunities For Further Study

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Number Unit Name
Core Units
RTC2701A Follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices
RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry
RTC2801A Participiate in workplace communications
Specialist Units
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
RTF2017A Prune shrubs and small trees
Elective Units
RTF2204A Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
RTF2208A Lay paving
RTF2215A Assist with landscape construction work
RTF2025A Transplant small trees
Other units can be selected after consultation with department staff.

The modules listed above are what are intended for classroom based course. There is a greater range of modules, if assessment is done in the workplace. Click here to view the modules.