This course provides the training component for the nursery Apprenticeships. Both production and retail skills and knowledge will be developed, thus providing opportunities for either pathway to be pursued upon completion. The training provided has a strong practical focus.
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: RTF30603
Campus: Fairfield
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.
Study Pathways at NMIT
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
- Certificate IV in Horticulture
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Apprenticeship 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
To be eligible as an apprentice in these courses, participants must be employed in the nursery industry and have a signed Training Agreement with the employer and NMIT. The course co-ordinator can provide advice on this.
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
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE3713A | Carry out OH&S, environmental and workplace communication responsibilities | N/A | Core |
| RTE3713A | Carry out OH&S procedures | N/A | Core |
| RTC3016A | Provide information on plants and their culture | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3016A | Provide information on plants and their culture | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3401A | Control weeds | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3401A | Control weeds | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3404A | Control plant pests and diseases | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3404A | Control plant pests and diseases | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3701A | Respond to emergencies | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3701A | Respond to emergencies | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3705A | Transport, handle and store chemicals | N/A | Elective |
| RTC3705A | Transport, handle and store chemicals | N/A | Elective |
| RTE3611A | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | N/A | Elective |
| RTE3611A | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3012A | Implement a plant nutrition program | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3012A | Implement a plant nutrition program | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3012A | Implement a plant nutrition program | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3014A | Implement a propagation plan | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3014A | Implement a propagation plan | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3020A | Install and maintain interior plant displays | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3021A | Maintain nursery plants | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3021A | Maintain nursery plants | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3025A | Prepare specialised plants | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3025A | Prepare specialised plants | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3026A | Receive and dispatch plants and other nursery products | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3036A | Plan and establish plant displays | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3036A | Plan and establish plant displays | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3503A | Sample soils and analyse results | N/A | Elective |
| RTF3503A | Sample soils and analyse results | N/A | Elective |
| WRRCS3B | Interact with customers | N/A | Elective |
| WRRCS3B | Interact with customers | N/A | Elective |
| WRRM3B | Coordinate merchandise presentation | N/A | Elective |
