2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

TAFE Courses I Environmental and Horticultural Sciences I 95
Course duration
Three years part-time (one day per week). Alternatively, on-the-job training may
be negotiated with the coordinator.
Structure
The course involves six core subjects plus twelve 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.
Course subjects
Core subjects
COREl
CORE2
CORE3
CORE4
CORE5
CORE6
Electives
HRT312
HRT314
HRT315
HRT316
HRT318
HRT319
HRT324
HRT325
HRT328
HRT329
HRT330
HRT331
HRT349
HRT350
HRT352
HRT353
HRT357
HRT359
Meet industry requirements
Meet workplace health & safety requirements
Use hazardous substances safely
Cooperate in the workplace
Act in an emergency
Plan daily work routine
Install drainage systems
Install irrigation systems
Maintain irrigation equipment
Control weeds
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
Prepare field soils for planting
Propagate plants
Supervise work site activities
Operate specialised machinery
Operate advanced machinery
Erect horticultural structures
Maintain an office
Receive and dispatch plants
Provide product and service marketing support
Implement an integrated pest management program
Select chemicals and biological agents
Implement occupational health and safety policies and guidelines
Implement a plant nutrition program
The range of elective units will be determined by student numbers and available
resources.
Entrv requirements
Applicants must be 15 years or over, have appropriate numeracy and literacy skills
and have secured full-time or part-time employment in the nursery industry as an
apprentice.
Application procedure
Applicants should apply directly to the Department of Horticulture and
Environmental Sciences on (03)9210 1234.
Further information
Contact the Department of Horticulture and Environmental Sciences on (03)9210
1234.
RUH30698 Certificate III in Horticulture
(Parks and Gardens) -
Apprenticeship
This is a new course based upon industry identified Horticulture Training Package
cornpetencies. It aims to provide the student with the knowledge and skills
needed to operate successfully at trade level in the parks and gardens industry.
Campus
Wantirna
Career opportunities
Employment as a qualified parks and gardens tradesperson or further study.
Course duration
Three years part-time.
Structure
Students complete six core subjects plus twelve elective competencies.
Course subjects
Core subjects
HRTCOREI Meet employment requirements
HRTCORE2 Meet workplace health and safety requirements
HRTCORE3 Use hazardous substances safely
HRTCORE4 Cooperate in the workplace
HRTCORE5 Act in an emergency
HRTCORE6 Plan daily work routine
Electives
HRT301 Prepare plant displays
HRT302 Cultivate turf
HRT305 Implement a landscape maintenance program
HRT306 Establish planted areas
HRT312 Install drainage systems
HRT313 Install irrigation systems
HRT315 Operate irrigation systems
HRT316 Control weeds
HRT317 Control pests and diseases
HRT318 Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
HRT324 Propagate plants
HRT320 Implement a crop planting system
Entry requirements
Applicants must be 15 years or over, have appropriate numeracy and literacy skills
and have secured full-time or part-time employment as a parks and gardens
apprentice.
Application procedure
Applicants should apply directly to the Department of Horticulture and
Environmental Sciences on (03)9210 1234
Further information
Contact the Department of Horticulture and Environmental Sciences on (03) 9210
1234.
RUH40198 Certificate IV in Horticulture
The Certificate IV in Horticulture is suitable for people who wish to enter the
horticulture industry, or those already working in the industry and wishing to
upgrade their skills or gain a professional qualification. It provides students with
the skills and abilities appropriate to meet the needs of the horticulture industry.
The elective units make up the substantive course content and will develop the
essential specific skills required to undertake the many vital functions required of
people employed in the horticulture industry.
Included are competencies relating to plant nutrition, plant health, propagation
and recognition of plants, products and services. 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. Collecting, analysing and organising
information, solving problems and using technology are also important attributes
for employees in the horticulture industry. These key competencies, along with
others, are integrated into the learning and practical activities.
The course is cornpetency based, which means that students will need to
demonstrate that they can actually perform a range of practical tasks to industry
standards. The commercially accredited nursery cornplex and field nursery
provides an excellent facility for this practical training.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002