The Certificate III in Horticultue (Parks and Gardens) is offered in two streams - as an apprenticeship and as a general Certificate III. This course provides the training component for the Parks and Gardens apprenticeship. The non-apprenticeship stream caters for all who have an interest in horticulture, more specifically those who are working in or are interested in employment in the parks and gardens/garden management areas of horticulture. The training provided has a strong practical focus and areas of study include: plant identification, garden establishment and maintenance, landscape construction, soils and plant nutrition, plant protection, computers and garden design.
Students at NMIT's Fairfield campus will be trained in purpose-built facilities, which include specialist propagation facilities, state-of-the-art greenhouse, plant tissue culture laboratory, computer laboratory, a well-resourced library and extensive gardens for practical work.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: RTF30703
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Fairfield
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: available
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
These qualifications may lead to further study at Certificate IV in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) or other streams, and/or into Diploma of Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) or other streams.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of these courses may gain employment where they will use a range of skills including use and maintenance of machinery, plant identification and propagation, lawn maintenance, pest and weed control, installation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems, construction and maintenance of gardens, interpretation of garden plans and the appropriate record keeping skills for all of these activities.
Entrance Requirements
There are three forms of delivery for this horticulture training: 1. Apprenticeship: Training is provided one day per week over three years. To be eligible as an apprentice for this course, participants must be employed in the Parks and Gardens industry and have a signed Training Agreement with the employer and NMIT. The course co-ordinator can provide advice on this. 2. Full-time Non-apprenticeship: Training is delivered over four days per week. Prospective students will be interviewed to ascertain if this course is best suited to their needs. 3. Part-time Non-apprenticeship: Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens). Training is delivered as night classes with some weekend work. Students are advised to enrol for two night classes per week. Prospective students will be interviewed to ascertain if this course is best suited to their needs
Materials
Assessment Methods
This is a competency based course where 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
List of safety equipment and books that need to be purchased by students will be distributed to students early in the course.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTC3016A | Provide Information on Plants and their Culture | 100 | Core |
| RTC3805A | Coordinate Worksite Activities | 10 | Core |
| RTE3713A | Carry out Workplace OH&S Procedures | 15 | Core |
| RTF3503A | Sample Soils and Analyse Results | 60 | Core |
| RTC2706A | Apply Chemicals under Supervision | 15 | Elective |
| RTC3310A | Operate Specialist Machinery & Equipment | 60 | Elective |
| RTC3401A | Control Weeds | 30 | Elective |
| RTC3404A | Control Plant Pests, Diseases and Disorders | 50 | Elective |
| RTC3704A | Prepare & Apply Chemicals | 15 | Elective |
| RTD3034A | Implement Revegetation Works | 75 | Elective |
| RTE3601A | Install Irrigation Systems | 45 | Elective |
| RTF3010A | Establish Turf ( | 40 | Elective |
| RTF3011A | Program - Include Plant Identification | 75 | Elective |
| RTF3014B | Implement a Propagation Program | 50 | Elective |
| RTF3028A | Perform Specialist Amenity Pruning | 45 | Elective |
| RTF3036A | Plan and Establish Plant Displays | 100 | Elective |
| RTF3203A | Install Brick and or Block Structures and Features | 75 | Elective |
| RTF3207A | Implement a Landscape Maintenance Program - Includes Work Experience Component | 100 | Elective |
