This course has been designed as a pre-apprenticeship training program, which will provide a general introduction to all areas of horticulture. Students will be able to use this course to help them decide which area of horticulture they will pursue for employment and / or further training. The course consists of units of competency from landscaping, nursery, parks & gardens, turf and revegetation. Other areas such as computers, machinery use and communications provide the basis for students to move onto the Certificate III in Horticulture (streams) and other further horticultural studies. The training is practical-based.

The Greensborough campus provides training in a simulated workplace environment. Where possible training will be introduce industry sites. NMIT has a fully operational nursery at the Fairfield campus, well-equipped laboratories for plant identification and PC laboratories. NMIT has contracts at Riverside and Altona Lakes Golf Courses for students to undertake some practical training.

About the Course

Local Students
International Students

National Code: RTF20103

Local Fees: fees and charges

Campus: Greensborough

Duration

Full-time: 6 months

Modes of Delivery

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

This course provides pre-apprenticeship training in Horticulture. Graduates of the Certificate in Horticultural Operations will be able to complete a Certificate II in Horticulture (National code: 20103). Graduates may further their training in horticulture as part of a Certificate III in Horticulture Australian Apprenticeship provided they have employment and a signed training agreement with NMIT and the employer from the horticulture industry. Students may continue training in the Certificate III in Horticulture as private students.

Study Pathways at NMIT

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist as positions in landscape companies, garden maintenance companies, local government, historic gardens, botanic gardens and institutions.

Entrance Requirements

Prospective students may contact the horticulture department to establish if this course is best suited to their needs. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required.

Materials

Assessment Methods

A competency based course assessment is based on student's abilities to achieve unit outcomes. There is the opportunity for workplace delivery and assessment of competencies. Assessment methods include: Demonstration of skills Tests and assignments Folios Oral activities Third party reports.

Materials

All students will be required to purchase the following books and equipment: Pens Note books or ring folders with notepaper Plastic sleeve covers and dividers Steel capped boots Outdoor work gloves Earmuffs or earplugs Safety goggles Secateurs Safety vest

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Department: Horticulture

How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2010):
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Units of Study

Code	Subject	Hours	Type
RTC2016A	Recognise plants	N/A	Core
RTC2307A	Operate machinery and equipment	N/A	Core
RTC2404A	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders	N/A	Core
RTC2701A	Follow OH&S procedures	N/A	Core
RTC2702A	Observe environment work practices	N/A	Core
RTC2704A	Provide Basic First Aid	N/A	Core
RTC2705A	Work effectively in the industry	N/A	Core
RTC2706A	Apply chemicals under supervision	N/A	Core
RTC2801A	Undertake workplace communications	N/A	Core
RTD2022A	Carry out natural area restoration works	N/A	Core
RTE2607A	Install a mirco-irrigation system	N/A	Core
RTF2014A	Prepare and maintain plant displays	N/A	Core
RTF2017A	Prune shrubs and small trees	N/A	Core
RTF2023A	Support turf establishment	N/A	Core
RTF2208A	Lay paving	N/A	Core
RTF2215A	Assist with landscape construction work	N/A	Core
RTF2504A	Determine basic properties of soils/growing media	N/A	Core