This course caters for all who have an interest in horticulture, more specifically those who are working in or are interested in employment in the horticultural industry. The training provided has a practical and theoretical focus and areas of study include: plant identification, garden establishment and maintenance, soils and plant nutrition, plant health, garden design, supervision and costing.
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: RTF40103
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Fairfield
Duration
Full-time: 1.5 years
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
This qualification may lead to further study in the Diploma of Horticulture
Career Opportunities
The program is broad based and facilitates entry into a range of industry sectors including wholesale and retail nursery, landscape, parks, garden maintenance, revegetation and horticultural businesses
Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements include a demonstrated interest in the specific level of vocational study and preparedness for workplace-based assessment of competence. Preference may be given to applicants who can demonstrate relevant horticultural industry experience or previous studies. Prospective students will be interviewed to ascertain if this course is best suited to their needs. Completion of Year 12 is preferred but not essential.
Materials
Assessment Methods
A competency based course assessment is based on student's abilities to achieve unit outcomes. Assessment methods include: Demonstration of skills, Tests and assignments, Folios and log books, 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. Reference material is also available for student loan in the NMIT library.
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.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTC3301 | Operate specialised machinery & equipment | N/A | Core |
| RTC4024 | Recommend plants & cultural practices | N/A | Core |
| RTC4703 | Plan & implement a chemical use program | N/A | Core |
| RTC4905 | Cost a project | N/A | Core |
| RTD4020 | Plan the implementation of revegetation works | N/A | Core |
| RTE4607 | Plan on site irrigation system installation & construction works | N/A | Core |
| RTF3010 | Establish Turf | N/A | Core |
| RTF3028 | Perform specialised amenity pruning | N/A | Core |
| RTF4003 | Plan a plant establishment program | N/A | Core |
| RTF4004 | Develop a plant nutrition plan | N/A | Core |
| RTF4007 | Prepare a garden design | N/A | Core |
| RTF4015 | Plan a propagation program | N/A | Core |
| RTF4023 | Promote plant health | N/A | Core |
**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.
