Parks and Gardens Traineeship

Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) - RTF30103

How can Choice Training Solutions help you?

Australia’s employment market has changed significantly over recent years which makes it harder to retain good staff and even harder to find them, what is your organisation doing about ensuring a long term and stable work force?

By not implementing an ongoing development program for your employees, this can translate to low morale, low productivity, low results and even a high turn over of staff. Imagine what your organisation could achieve with a high standard of employee skills?

Choice Training Solutions believe that a highly skilled and motivated workforce can achieve savings and be more efficient through our programs. Choice Training Solutions are offering highly skilled trainers and managers with many years of experience in the horticulture, parks & gardens industry who has designed practical programs and workplace based training.

We are not just offering employee skills improvement; we are offering organisational growth and development through innovative and tailored training solutions.

Program Objectives:

Programs are designed to build & sharpen critical skills & knowledge required to positively impact on the outcomes of your business.

Some of the benefits of Certificate III Horticulture, Parks & Gardens:

The trainee will learn to:

• Establish plants
• Plan and establish plant displays
• Implement plant nutrition programs
• Maintain trees and shrubs
• Prune trees and shrubs
• Manage grassed areas
• Implement landscape maintenance programs
• Maintain soil fertility
• Recognise and provide information about plants
• Control weeds, plants pests and diseases

You will learn how to:

• Observe envirmental work practices
• Follow occupational health and safety procedures
• Respond to emergencies
• Communicate effectively in the industry

Customer satisfaction and results is the primary aim of the Choice Training Solutions training sessions:

• Are completed on the job in an agreed timeframe and format.
• Minimise disruption through classroom training as required.
• Recognise prior learning and experience.
• Focus upon what needs to be learned.
• Are contextualised to meet business needs.

Course Description:

This national qualification is one of four available from the Amenity, Horticulture Training Package (RTF03).

This course has been developed to provide workers in the parks and gardens industry with the latest skills, knowledge and thinking for existing or aspiring team leaders to expand their capabilities. Units within the course have been designed for application in all parks and gardens context.

Career Opportunities:

This course provides participants with the skills, attributes and knowledge to take more responsibility in the workplace through leadership roles.

Pathways:

By successfully completing the certificate 3 in Horticulture Parks & Gardens, participating are eligible for selection into Certicificate 4 Horticulture, Parks & Gardens.

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements to commence this qualification.

Induction & Enrolment:

A representative of Choice Training Solutions will meet with you at an agreed time to induct you into this course. Completion of the enrolment documentation immediately following your induction is standard practice.

Policies & Procedures:

The policies & procedures applicable to this course are set out in the Candidate Handbook.
A copy of the handbook will be given to you at your enrolment. Please discuss any questions you may have in reltation to these policies and procedures with your trainer or supervisor.

Skills Recognition / Prior Learning

Previous learning undertaken at another learning organisation may entitle a participant entry in the program with some credits. Alternatively, if a participant can provide evidence that shows that they have the required skills and knowledge they may be able to have that learning recognised without having to complete all of the training offered by Choice Training Solutions and the employer.

Further details are available in the Candidate Handbook

Delivery Method

Delivery will comprise supervised on-the-job training plus a structure classroom activity as per the training plan or modules can be done via distance learning.

Assessment Method

Assessment will be undertaken in accordance with the relevant applicable legislation.

A variety of assessment methods may be used including:

Course Duration

This course will be delivered and assessed in the workplace for 1 to 2 hours every 3 to 4 weeks for approximately 9 to 12 months. Each trainee has up to 24 months to complete.

We are able to accelerate the duration of the course under certain circumstances.

Qualifications

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion participants will be awarded the Certificate III in Horticulture Parks & Gardens.

Parks and Gardens Traineeship

Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) - RTF30103

This course, in conjunction with appropriate practical experience, provides learners with relevant skills and knowledge to enable them to work, under limited supervision in the Parks and Gardens industry, as a skilled operator or tradesperson. In additional to developing skills in the Parks and Gardens sector, learners will develop skills in a broad range of horticultural practices. Learners will be able to carry out occupational health and safety procedures and assess environmental implications of their work.

Learners will be able to maintain parks, reserves and gardens, and special use areas such as botanic gardens, community recreation areas and institutional lands.

Completion of this course satisfies the requirements of the Vocational Training Order under Section 6 of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 in relation to the recognised trade vocation of Horticulture (Parks and Gardens).

Two alternative pathways are provided to meet these requirements; one of which has been developed to satisfy the specific needs of the VIC & NSW Parks and Gardens Industry.

As a consequence, apprentices in VIC & NSW will achieve units of competency which are additional to the national requirements.

To receive a Certificate III in Horticulture, learners must complete 16 units of competency as specified in the Amenity Horticulture Training Package, completing the one (1) designated compulsory unit from Group A, selecting 12 additional units from Group B, and 3 additional units from Group B and/or C as described in the packaging rules for RTF30103.

At least 12 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to general horticultural procedures, activities or contexts. In addition, at least 12 of the units selected to make up this qualification must be clearly aligned to Certificate III outcomes.

Choice Training Solutions will help you choose the best and most relevant units in order to achieve your organisations training goals and outcomes.

Parks and Gardens Traineeship

Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) - RTF30103

Group A - Compulsory  Unit

Unit Code	Module / Unit Name	Nominal Hours
RTE3713A	Carry out workplace OH&S procedures	30

 Group B - Specialist Elective Units
         Group B - (12 required)

Unit Code	Module / Unit Name	Nominal Hours
BCG3115A	Lay segmental/unit paving	40
BSBEBUS302A	Use and maintain electronic mail system	15
BSBEBUS303A	Participate in a virtual community	15
BSBEBUS304A	Buy online	20
BSBEBUS305A	Sell online	40
RTC3016A	Provide information on plants and their culture	50
RTC3201A	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities	30
RTC3206A	Erect timber structures and features	40
RTC3211A	Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic	50
RTC3218A	Undertake a site assessment	40
RTC3310A	Operate specialised machinery and equipment	40
RTC3401A	Control weeds	40
RTC3404A	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders	40
RTC3701A	Respond to emergencies	30
RTC3704A	Prepare and apply chemicals	15
RTC3705A	Transport, handle and store chemicals	15
RTC3805A	Coordinate work site activities	40
RTD3034A	Implement revegetation works	40
RTE3002A	Co-ordinate a crop regulation program	30
RTE3003A	Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting	30
RTE3013A	Implement a postharvest program	30
RTE3030A	Harvest horticultural crops mechanically	30
RTE3305A	Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems	30
RTE3307A	Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and	30
RTE3506A	Monitor weather conditions	30
RTE3601A	Install irrigation systems	30
RTE3603A	Install drainage systems	30
RTE3604A	Troubleshoot drainage systems	30
RTE3605A	Troubleshoot irrigation systems	30
RTE3611A	Operate pressurised irrigation systems	30
RTE3612A	Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation	30
RTE3714A	Maintain and monitor environmental work practices	30
RTE3801A	Provide on-job training support	30

 

Unit Code	Module / Unit Name	Nominal Hours
RTE3819A	Process customer complaints	30
RTE3904A	Keep records for a primary production business	40
RTE3907A	Use hand-held e-business tools	40
RTF3001A	Construct turf playing surfaces	40
RTF3004A	Implement a grassed area maintenance program	30
RTF3005A	Deliver and promote sales of plants	30
RTF3007A	Fell large trees	40
RTF3010A	Establish turf	40
RTF3011A	Implement a plant establishment program	40
RTF3012A	Implement a plant nutrition program	30
RTF3014A	Implement a propagation plan	50
RTF3015A	Implement a tree maintenance program	30
RTF3017A	Implement a tree pruning program	40
RTF3018A	Implement a tree transplanting program	30
RTF3019A	Remove trees in confined spaces	40
RTF3020A	Install and maintain interior plant displays	40
RTF3021A	Maintain nursery plants	40
RTF3023A	Monitor turf health	30
RTF3025A	Prepare specialised plants	40
RTF3026A	Receive and dispatch plants and other nursery products	20
RTF3027A	Renovate sports turf	30
RTF3028A	Perform specialist amenity pruning	30
RTF3031A	Undertake complex tree climbing	40
RTF3032A	Install cable and bracing	20
RTF3033A	Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic	40
RTF3035A	Implement a tree protection program	30
RTF3036A	Plan and establish plant displays	40
RTF3203A	Construct brick and/or block structures and features	40
RTF3204A	Construct concrete structures and features	40
RTF3207A	Implement a landscape maintenance program	30
RTF3208A	Install metal structures and features	30
RTF3215A	Install hydroponic systems	40
RTF3216A	Install water features	30
RTF3217A	Set out site for construction works	40
RTF3219A	Construct stone structures and features	40
RTF3220A	Implement a paving project	30
RTF3221A	Implement a retaining wall project	40
RTF3503A	Sample soils and analyse results	40
RTF3510A	Design and prepare growing media	30
RTF3702A	Undertake aerial rescue	60
WRRCS3B	Interact with customers	36
WRRM3B	Co-ordinate merchandise presentation	36
WRRS2B	Advise on products and services	27

 Group C - Specialist Elective Units
         Please Select 3 Units from either Group B or Group C

 

Unit Code	Module / Unit Name	Nominal Hours
FPICOR2205A	Follow OHS policies and procedures	20
FPICOT2204A	Maintain chainsaws	16
FPICOT2206A	Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw	30
FPICOT2221A	Trim and cross cut felled trees	40
HLTFA1A	Apply basic First Aid	12
MNQOP/21.A	Conduct front end loader operations	40
RTC2304A	Operate and maintain chainsaws	30
RTC2309A	Operate tractors	30
RTC2704A	Provide basic first aid	10
RTC3310A	Operate specialised machinery and equipment	40
RTC4024A	Recommend plants and cultural practices	70
RTC4905A	Cost a project	40
RTD2004A	Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens	20
RTE2607A	Install micro-irrigation systems	20
RTF2211A	Prepare a grave site	10
RTF4007A	Prepare a garden design	100
RTC1701A	Follow basic chemical safety rules	5
RTC2005A	Fell small trees	20
RTC2012A	Plant trees and shrubs	20
RTC2016A	Recognise plants	20
RTC2026A	Undertake propagation activities	20
RTC2203A	Conduct visual inspection of park facilities	20
RTC2209A	Install, maintain and repair fencing	20
RTC2210A	Maintain properties and structures	20
RTC2301A	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery	30
RTC2306A	Operate vehicles	30
RTC2307A	Operate machinery and equipment	30
RTC2401 A	Treat weeds	30
RTC2404A	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders	20
RTC2701A	Follow OHS procedures	15
RTC2702A	Observe environmental work practices	15
RTC2705A	Work effectively in the industry	10
RTC2706A	Apply chemicals under supervision	15
RTC2801A	Participate in workplace communications	10
RTD2022A	Carry out natural area restoration works	30
RTD2206A	Install aggregate paths	20
RTE2003A	Carry out postharvest operations	20
RTE2010A	Establish horticultural crops	20
RTE2018A	Regulate crops	20
RTE2021A	Support horticultural crop harvesting	20
RTE2028A	Undertake field budding and grafting	20
RTE2308A	Operate ride-on vehicles	20
RTE2503A	Observe and report on weather	20
RTE2601A	Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation	20
RTE2602A	Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems	20
RTE2603A	Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes	20
RTE2604A	Maintain drainage systems	20
RTE2605A	Maintain gravity fed irrigation systems	20
RTE2606A	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems	20
RTE2707A	Follow site quarantine procedures	20
RTE2902A	Collect and record production data	20
RTF2001A	Apply a range of treatments to trees	30
RTF2008A	Maintain indoor plants	20
RTF2009A	Perform above ground pruning	20
RTF2013A	Pot-on plants	20
RTF2014A	Prepare and maintain plant displays	20
RTF2015A	Prepare turf surfaces for play	30
RTF2017A	Prune shrubs and small trees	30
RTF2019A	Renovate grassed areas	20
RTF2020A	Assist with turf construction	20
RTF2023A	Support turf establishment	30
RTF2024A	Tend nursery plants	20
RTF2025A	Transplant small trees	15
RTF2027A	Undertake standard climbing techniques	20
RTF2204A	Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls	30
RTF2207A	Protect trees during construction work	20
RTF2208A	Lay paving	30
RTF2215A	Assist with landscape construction work	30
RTF2311A	Undertake stump removal	10
RTF2504A	Determine basic properties of soil/growing media	25
NSWTHAZ201A	Use hazardous substances safely	15
NSWTHAZ301A	Manage residues in product	20

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