Certificate III in Production Horticulture

Course Code
RTE31603
Course Type
Apprenticeship / Traineeship; Accredited Course
Course Level
Apprenticeship / Traineeship
Course Location
Morwell
Course Duration
Full Time: Three 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; On Site; Flexible
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012
Enquiries
James Farmer
Team Leader Horticulture
Phone: (03) 5120 4514
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: jamesf@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This qualification is part of the Rural Production Training Package. It is suitable for workers in the viticulture, citrus, fruit or vegetable production industries, either on family properties or company farms. With further study and experience, students will be able to progress to supervisory and management roles.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be eligible to be assessed for a National Certificate of Competency.

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

  • Vineyard Operations
  • Fruit and Vegetable Growers
  • Floriculture
  • Farm Hand 

Entry Requirements

Employed in the Industry

Pre-Requisites


How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Practical experiences, practical demonstrations at work, problem solving, documents/folio, journals, oral presentations, interviews, visuals/slides/audio tapes, projects, examinations. 

Opportunities For Further Study

Certificate IV and above courses on completion of this course level

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Following is an example of some of the units that can be selected for this course. Other units can be chosen from the Training Package that will suit individual employment situations.

Unit Code
 Unit Name
RTC3310A
 Operate Specialised Machinery and Equipment
RTC3401A
 Control Weeds
RTC3404A
 Control Plant Pests, Diseases and Disorders
RTC3701A
 Respond to Emergencies
RTC4703A
 Plan and Implement a Chemical Use Program
RTE3002A
 Co-ordinate a Crop Regulation Program
RTE3003A
 Co-ordinate Horticultural Crop Harvesting
RTE3319A
 Ground Spread Fertiliser and Soil Ameliorant
RTE3506A
 Monitor Weather Conditions
RTE3601A
 Install Irrigation Systems
RTE3603A
 Install Drainage Systems
RTE3605A
 Troubleshoot Irrigation Systems
RTE3713A
 Carry Out Workplace OH&S Procedures
RTE3714A
 Maintain and Monitor Environmental Work Procedures