Certificate IV in Horticulture

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Course Code

RTF40103

Area Of Study

Horticulture

General Description

The Certificate IV in Horticulture is an industry-based training program aimed at equipping modern managers with the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully operate a horticulture enterprise. Participants may be working within any of the following industry sectors:

Nursery (wholesale or retail)
Parks and gardens
Turf management
Landscape

Accreditation

This Course / Qualification has TAFE National Recognition.

Duration Options

The duration of the training program depends on the individual negotiated training plan, however we encourage participants to complete the training program within 2 years. To accomplish this, participants may be required to undertake a composite training program, including:

On-the-job training
Self paced training
Part time class attendance (day/evening)

Fees

This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis.

Prerequisites of Qualifications / Experience

Applicants for the Certificate IV in Horticulture must be able to demonstrate that they:

Have successfully completed the Certificate III in Horticulture (or its equivalent)
Are currently employed in the horticulture industry

Other Entry Requirements

N/A

Key Study Areas

Key areas covered include:

Human resource management
Fiscal management
Management of growth environments
Management of soils and nutrition
Management of pests and diseases

Where

• Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)

Selection Process

• Individual Interview

Employment Opportunities

On successfully completing the Certificate IV in Horticulture you are eligible for employment in a range of horticulture sectors in team leader / middle management positions.

Further Study Options

After completing the Certificate IV in Horticulture you can apply for enrolment in horticulture degree courses, providing you are currently employed in the horticulture industry.

Assessment

You will be assessed as part of this course.

Typical Course Content

(exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)

RTC3704A	Prepare & Apply Chemicals
RTC3705A	Transport, Handle & Store Chemicals
RTC4024A	Recommend plants and cultural practices
RTC4206A	Supervise landscape project works
RTC4306A	Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment
RTC4701A	Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program
RTC4702A	Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
RTC4703A	Plan and implement a chemical use program
RTC4905A	Cost a project
RTC4908A	Supervise work routines and staff performance
RTC4911A	Operate within a budget framework
RTD4406A	Implement pest management action plans
RTD4811A	Provide information on environmental issues and policies
RTD4910A	Report on project
RTE3601A	Install irrigation systems
RTE4002A	Develop a crop regulation program
RTE4012A	Supervise horticultural crop harvesting
RTE4511A	Develop a soil use map for a property
RTE4607A	Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work
RTF4003A	Plan a plant establishment program
RTF4004A	Develop a plant nutrition program
RTF4006A	Plan a tree pruning program
RTF4007A	Prepare a garden design
RTF4015A	Plan a propagation program
RTF4017A	Plan a tree transplanting program
RTF4023A	Promote plant health
RTF4514A	Develop soil survey maps

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: Bendigo TAFE has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

For more information on this Course, or any other, you may contact BRIT by email info@britafe.vic.edu.au or by phone 1300 554 248.

www.britafe.vic.edu.au

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