This course has been developed in consultation with industry to give participants the skills and knowledge required to gain employment in a retail nursery. This course will provide training in a range of skills specifically suited to the retail nursery environment. Students will complete part of their training as a placement in the retail nursery industry.
Students at NMIT's Fairfield campus will be trained in a commercial production and retail nursery. Facilities include specialist propagation facilities, state-of-the-art greenhouse, potting shed, plant tissue culture laboratory, computer laboratory and a well-resourced library.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: RTF30503
- CRICOS Code: 069828G
Campus: Fairfield
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
These qualifications may lead to further study at Certificate IV in Horticulture (Nursery) or other streams, and then into Diploma of Horticulture (Nursery) or other streams.
The certificate III qualification is integrated in the delivery of the Diploma of Horticulture and meets the academic requirements of the occupation- Certificate III in Horticulture RTF30103
Study Pathways at NMIT
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape)
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
- Certificate IV in Horticulture
Career Opportunities
Graduate of this course may gain employment in the propagation, production and maintenance of plants or hire and sales, wholesaling and retailing of plants and associated products, provision of advice on plant selection and marketing and promotion of plant products and services.
Entrance Requirements
Prospective students will be interviewed to establish if this course is suited to their needs.
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
A list of safety equipment and books that need to be purchased by students will be distributed to students early in the course.
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply directly to NMIT.
Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
International Students
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Application for Enrolment Form
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE3713A | Carry out OH&S, environmental and workplace communication responsibilities | N/A | Core |
| RTC3016A | Provide information on plants and their culture | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3401A | Control weeds | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3404A | Control plant pests and diseases | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3701A | Respond to emergencies | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3705A | Transport, handle and store chemicals | N/A | Elective |
| RTE3611A | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3012A | Implement a plant nutrition program | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3014A | Implement a propagation plan | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3021A | Maintain nursery plants | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3025A | Prepare specialised plants | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3036A | Plan and establish plant displays | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3503A | Sample soils and analyse results | N/A | Elective |
| WRRCS3B | Interact with customers | N/A | Elective |
| WRRM3B | Co-ordinate merchandise presentation | N/A | Elective |
