Certificate II in Horticulture
Course Code: RTF20103
(This qualification is nationally recognised)
This course is appropriate for those likely to be involved in a general range of horticultural tasks and worker under some supervision. Work undertaken by horticultural workers could include:
• Maintaining plants and planted areas.
• Operating equipment and machinery.
• Harvesting and treating plants.
• Contructing horticultural features.
• Applying chemicals and biological agents.
• Maintaining irrigation and drainage systems.
• Recognising plants, products and treatments.
• Maintaining property and structures.
• Treating weeds, pests and diseases.
Occupational Outcomes:
Once completed, this certificate enables graduates to work in the Horticultural industry in a variety of areas, as well as providing a pathway to further studies in the horticultural field.
Occupational options may include the following areas:
• Landscaping
• Nursery Work
• Parks and Gardens
• Turf Management
• Production Horticulture
17 Units are required to complete this qualification
| 4 Compulsory Units |
|
Nominal Hours
|
RTC2701A
|
Follow OH&S procedures.
|
20 |
RTC2702A
|
Observe environmental work practices.
|
20 |
RTC2705A
|
Work effectively in the industry.
|
20 |
RTC2801A
|
Participate in workplace communications.
|
30 |
| 14 Elective Units |
|
Nominal Hours
|
RTC2012A
|
Plant trees and shrubs.
|
30 |
| RTC2016A |
Recognise plants.
|
50 |
RTC2704A
|
Provide basic first aid.
|
50 |
RTF2208A
|
Lay paving.
|
60 |
RTE1601A
|
Support Irrigation.
|
60 |
| RTF2013A |
Pot-on plants.
|
50 |
| RTF2023A |
Support turf establishment.
|
50 |
| RTF2009A |
Perform above ground prunining.
|
|
| RTE2028A |
Undertake field budding and grafting.
|
|
| RTE2021A |
Support horticultural crop harvesting.
|
|
| RTC2404A |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders.
|
|
RTC2026A
|
Undertake propagation activities.
|
|
RTF2025A
|
Transplant small trees.
|
|
RTF2504A
|
Determine the basic properties of soil/growing media.
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|
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|
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Enrolment:
The Information Session forms the initial stage of the enrolment process, providing an opportunity for prospective students to come along and meet some of the tutors as well as finding out more about the course, prior to enrolment. A student information booklet will be circulated to those who choose to enrol at this stage.
Fees:
Total fees in 2009 for the Certificate II in Horticulture are:
• $600.00 (Tuition fee) plus $120.00 (Amenities fee)
OR Concession Rate:
• $55.00 plus $120.00 (Amenities fee)
Payment by instalment is available at ECEC - please enquire at administration.
Tutors:
ECEC has a bank of highly qualified industry tutors with a high standard of training education and recent or current industry experience in the Horticultural sector.
Delivery:
Training will be delivered part time, at times and days that are mutually compatible with prospective participants and tutors. However students must allow for a substantial amount of time outside class hours to complete assignments, projects and work placement where required.
Who is this course for?
The Certificate II in Horticulture is for those intending to, or already working in the Horticultural sector.
• Appropriate for a range of general Horticultural tasks for those who report directly to a supervisor and are not responsible for other workers.
• For those intending to gain an accredited qualification.
• Provides a pathway to articulate into high certificate and diploma qualifications in the Horticultural Training Package.
ECEC prides itself on delivering quality training and uses qualified trainers with current or very recent industry experience.
This qualification meets the entry requirements for employment in the horticultural sector.
