Arboriculture - Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) - RTF30203
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, ineffective 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 and in particular the arboriculture industry who have 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, Arboriculture:
This course is for people who work, or want to work, at a trade level in the arboriculture sector of the horticulture industry, especially people who already have qualifications in amenity horticulture.
In conjunction with relevant practical experience, the course enables you to develop sound underpinning knowledge and a broad range of practical skills required to cultivate, establish, maintain and care for trees and shrubs in public and private gardens, public parks and reserves, bushland, recreational facilities, housing estates, institutions and industrial complexes.
You will learn to:
- Provide information about trees and their culture
- Implement tree pruning programs
- Sample soils and analyse results
- Improve plant nutrition
- Implement tree care and maintenance programs
- Operate chainsaws
- Undertake complex tree climbing and aerial rescue
- Remove dead, damaged, dangerous or unsound trees or tree limbs
- Fell small trees and remove trees in confined spaces
Also how to:
- Observe environmental work practices
- Follow occupational health and safety procedures
- Respond to emergencies
- Communicate effectively in the workplace
- Work effectively in the industry
- Coordinate worksite activities
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 Arboriculture contexts.
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 (Arboriculture), participating are eligible for selection into Certicificate 4 (Arboriculture).
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:
- Workbook assessment tasks
- Simulation
- Demonstration
- Oral and written activities.
- Completion of workbook exercises
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 Arboriculture.
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Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) - RTF30203
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 arboriculture industry, as a skilled operator or tradesperson. In addition to developing the skills in the arboriculture 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.
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 Arboriculture.
Two alternative pathways are provided to meet these requirements; one of which has been developed to satisfy the specific needs of the Australian Arboriculture Industry.
As a consequence, apprentices in VIC & NSW will achieve units of competency which are additional to the national requirements.
To receive RTF30203 Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) learners must achieve 16 units of competency as specified in the Amenity Horticulture Training Package, selecting 7 units from Group A, including the one (1) designated compulsory unit, 6 units of competency from Group A and/or B, and 3 units from Groups A, B and/ or C, as described in the packaging rules for RTF30203.
At least 12 of the units of competency presented for this qualification must relate to arboriculture work procedures, activities or contexts. In addition, at least 12 of the total number of 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.
Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) - RTF30203
Compulsory Unit
| Unit Code |
Module / Unit Name |
Nominal Hours |
|
RTE3713A |
Carry out workplace OH&S procedures |
30 |
Group A - Specialist Elective Units (7 required)
|
Unit Code |
Module / Unit Name |
Nominal Hours |
|
RTC3016A |
* Provide information on plants and their culture |
50 |
|
RTC3701A |
Respond to emergencies |
30 |
|
RTC3805A |
Coordinate work site activities |
40 |
|
RTE3714A |
Maintain and monitor environmental work practices |
30 |
|
RTF3007A |
Fell large trees |
40 |
|
RTF3017A |
* Implement a tree pruning program |
40 |
|
RTF3019A |
Remove trees in confined spaces |
40 |
|
RTF3028A |
* Perform specialist amenity pruning |
30 |
|
RTF3503A |
* Sample soils and analyse results |
40 |
|
RTF3702A |
Undertake aerial rescue |
60 |
Group B - Specialist Elective Units
Please Select 6 Units from either Group A or Group B
|
Unit Code |
Module / Unit Name |
Nominal Hours |
|
BSBEBUS302A |
Use and maintain electronic mail system |
15 |
|
BSBEBUS304A |
Buy online |
20 |
|
RTC3404A |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
40 |
|
RTC3704A |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
15 |
|
RTC3705A |
Transport, handle and store chemicals |
15 |
|
RTE3307A |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and |
30 |
|
RTE3506A |
Monitor weather conditions |
30 |
|
RTE3801A |
Provide on-job training support |
30 |
|
RTE3904A |
Keep records for a primary production business |
40 |
|
RTE3907A |
Use hand-held e-business tools |
40 |
|
RTF3015A |
* Implement a tree maintenance program |
30 |
|
RTF3018A |
* Implement a tree transplanting program |
30 |
|
RTF3031A |
* Undertake complex tree climbing |
40 |
|
RTF3032A |
* Install cable and bracing |
20 |
|
RTF3035A |
* Implement a tree protection program |
30 |
Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) - RTF30203
Group C - Specialist Elective Units
Please Select 3 Units from either Group A or Group B or Group C
|
Unit Code |
Module / Unit Name |
Nominal Hours |
|
BCG3115A |
Lay segmental/unit paving |
40 |
|
BSBEBUS302A |
Use and maintain electronic mail system |
15 |
|
BSBEBUS305A |
Sell online |
40 |
|
FPIC2007A |
Maintain chainsaws |
10 |
|
FPIC2011A |
Cross-cut materials with a hand held chainsaw |
20 |
|
FPIFGM069A |
Trim and cross-cut felled trees (non-commercial / non- production) |
20 |
|
FPIOHS1A |
Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures |
20 |
|
RTC2704A |
Provide basic first aid |
10 |
|
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 |
|
RTE3713A |
Carry out workplace OHS procedures |
30 |
|
RTE3714A |
Maintain and monitor environmental work practices |
30 |
|
RTE3801A |
Provide on-job training support |
30 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
| 
