Course Overview

Looking to undertake your apprenticeship in a supportive environment with people who are passionate and knowledgeable about what they do? Then enrol at GippsTAFE.

In this course, you'll develop your skills in soil nutrition, the propagation and maintenance of nursery plants, and pest control. These skills will open up new career opportunities, helping you to move into more senior work roles.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Nursery worker
• Small business owner

Entry Requirements

• Currently employed as an apprentice in the horticultural industry. Before commencement of training an agreement must be signed between the employer, apprentice and GippsTAFE.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

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

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate IV in Horticulture - Nursery

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

No.

Course Structure

Unit Number	Unit Name	Hours
RTC3016A	Provide information on plants and their culture	70
RTC3404A	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders	80
RTC3701A	Respond to emergencies	60
RTC3704A	Prepare and apply chemicals	70
RTE3713A	Carry out workplace OHS procedures	50
RTE3714A	Maintain and monitor environmental work practices	50
RTF3012A	Implement a plant nutrition program	60
RTF3021A	Maintain nursery plants	40
RTF3026A	Receive and dispatch plants and other nursery products	40
RTF3503A	Sample soils and analyse results	60
RTC3401A	Control weeds	70
RTE3307A	Co-ordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair	80
RTE3611A	Operate pressurised irrigation systems	50
RTF3005A	Deliver and promote sales of plants	40
RTF3014A	Implement a propagation plan	90
RTF3025A	Prepare specialised plants	50
RTC3310A	Operate specialised machinery and equipment	60