Certificate III in Horticulture - Parks and Gardens (Apprenticeship)
- Course Code
- RTF30703
- Course Level
- Apprenticeship / Traineeship
- Course Location
- Morwell
- Course Duration
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Part Time: 8 weeks of 5 day blocks per year, for 3 years.
- 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; Part Time (Day)
- Starting Date
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Part Time:
- February 2012
- Ongoing
- Times
- 8.00am to 4.00pm
- Enquiries
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Malcolm Grant
Phone: (03) 5120 4525
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: malcolmg@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841
Course Overview
Completing your apprenticeship at GippsTAFE means you'll get to study in a supportive environment and learn from experienced teachers with a real passion for the industry. This course is designed to give you trade skills required for your employment as an apprentice for a parks and gardens enterprise. You will learn to safely handle and use industry specific tools and equipment and will also be provided with training across a range of tasks, including garden care, plant culture, landscape design, construction, maintenance and more.
This course teaches you about preparing and maintaining seedbeds, gardens and lawn; how to plant and propagate trees and plants; installing and maintaining garden systems; treating pests and operating equipment.
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
- Currently apprenticed to an employer in the horticultural industry. Before commencement of training an agreement must be signed between the employer, apprentice and GippsTAFE.
How To Apply
Direct to InstituteAssessment
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?
No.Course Structure
| Number | Unit Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Units | ||
| RTC3016A | Provide information on plants and their culture | 70 |
| RTC3805A | Co-ordinate work site activities | |
| RTE3713A | Carry out workplace Occupational Health and Safety procedures | 50 |
| RTF3503A | Sample soils and analyse results | 60 |
| Specialist Units | ||
| RTC3401A | Control weeds | 70 |
| RTC3404A | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 80 |
| RTC3701A | Respond to emergencies | 40 |
| RTC3704A | Prepare and apply chemicals | 70 |
| RTE3714A | Maintain and monitor environmental work practices | 60 |
| RTF3004A | Implement a grassed area maintenance program | 50 |
| RTF3012A | Implement a plant nutrition program | 60 |
| RTF3015A | Implement a tree maintenance program | 40 |
| RTF3028A | Perform specialist amenity pruning | 70 |
| RTF3036A | Plan and establish plant displays | 50 |
| RTF3207A | Implement a landscape maintenance program | 100 |