2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

92 I TAFE Courses I Environmental and Horticultural Sciences
Planning and development of sustainable farming systems.
Recycling and energy use.
Whole farm and catchment planning.
Soil and water resource management.
Effective nutrient and pest and disease control programs.
Managing animal systems.
Financial management.
It also includes Farming Systems of the Future and has a special focus on the
Yarra Valley. Participants will have the opportunity to document a whole farm
plan, based on the above principles for their own property as part of this course.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
Application procedure
Contact the Department of Horticulture and Environmental Sciences on (03) 9210
1234 for an application form.
Further information
Contact the Department of Horticulture and Environmental Sciences on (03) 9210
1234.
HORTICULTURE
RUH20198 Certificate II in Horticulture -
Pre-Apprenticeship
The Certificate II in Horticulture Pre-Apprenticeship program provides students
with the skills and abilities appropriate to meet the needs of the various sectors
within the horticultural industry. The essential units are designed to develop the
students' generic workplace skills, so highly valued by employers. These include
understanding industry and health and safety requirements, working in teams and
communication skills.
Aims & Objectives
This traineeship is designed to enable students to:
Develop knowledge and practical skills to enable the student to work under
supervision within the horticultural industry.
Campus
Wantirna
Develop essential generic workplace skills and key competencies.
Career opportunities
Employment in the landscape, nursery, parks and gardens, floriculture, and
production horticulture industry.
Professional recognition
This is a national qualification which is formally recognised throughout Australia.
Course duration
Six months full-time.
Structure
The course involves six core subjects plus a selection of other electives decided
upon by the Department. The course is competency based, which means that
students will need to demonstrate that they can actually perform a range of
practical tasks to industry standards. The Wantirna campus will provide the venue
for the classroom based learning activities and practical activities.
Course subjects
Core subjects
COREl
CORE2
CORE3
CORE4
CORE5
Meet industry requirements
Meet workplace health & safety requirements
Use hazardous substances safely
Cooperate in the workplace
Act in an emergency
CORE6
Electives
HRT201
HRT202
HRT203
HRT204
HRT212
HRT216
HRT217
HRT224
HRT226
HRT227
Plan daily work routine
Treat Weeds
Treat Pest and diseases
Plant trees and shrubs
Communicate in the workplace
Apply chemicals and biological agents
Maintain supplies of chemicals and biological agents
Maintain properties and structures
Undertake propagation activities
Undertake irrigation maintenance
Recognise plants, products and treatments
Entrv requirements
Applicants must be 15 years or over and have appropriate numerecy and literacy
skills. Applicants should be willing to secure employment as a trainee or
apprentice in the horticulture industry at the completion of this course.
Application procedure
Contact the Department of Horticulture and Environmental Sciences on (03) 9210
1234 for an application form.
Further information
Contact the Department of Horticulture and Environmental Sciences on (03) 9210
1234
RUH20398 Certificate II in Horticulture -
Floriculture Traineeship
RUH20498 Certificate II in Horticulture -
landscape Traineeship
RUH20598 Certificate II in Horticulture -
Nursery Traineeship
RUH20698 Certificate II in Horticulture -
Parl(s & Gardens Traineeship
These traineeships provide students with the skills and abilities appropriate to
meet the needs of the various sectors within the horticultural industry. The
essential units are designed to develop the students' generic workplace skills
which are so highly valued by employers. These include understanding industry
and health and safety requirements, working in teams and communication skills.
Aims & Objectives
This traineeship is designed to enable students to:
Develop knowledge and practical skills to enable the student to work under
supervision within the horticultural industry.
Develop essential generic workplace skills and key competencies.
Campus
Wantirna
Career opportunities
Employment in the landscape, nursery, parks and gardens, floriculture, and
production horticulture industry.
Professional recognition
This is a national qualification which is formally recognised throughout Australia.
Course duration
One year part-time. One day a week attendance or on-the-job training as
negotiated with the co-ordinator.
Structure
The course involves six core subjects plus elective competencies. The course is
competency based, which means that students will need to demonstrate that they
can actually perform a range of practical tasks to industry standards. The
Wantirna campus will provide the venue for the classroom based learning
activities and practical activities.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002