2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

TAFE Courses I Environmental and Horticultural Sciences I 97
HRT422
HRT423
HRT426
HRT427
HRT434
HRT435
Operate within a budget framework
Supervise landscape planting works
Develop teamwork
Prepare a landscape design
Supervise landscape construction works
Cast a project
Entry requirements
Experience or current employment in the landscape industry.
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.
RUH50198 Diploma in Horticulture
VTAC code: 71311
The Diploma in Horticulture 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 general horticultural
practices such as plant nutrition, plant health, propagation and recognition of
plants, products and services, as well as competencies relating to business
management and administration.
The essential units are designed to develop the students' generic workplace skills,
so highly valued by employers, which relate particularly to understanding industry
and health and safety requirements. 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.
This course is suitable for school leavers who have a demonstrated commitment
to horticulture and wish to pursue a career within the nursery, landscape, parks
and gardens and floriculture industries. It is also suitable for those people who
are already working in the horticulture industry and wish to upgrade or gain
professional qualifications.
Aims & Objectives
This course is designed to enable students to:
Develop technical and practical skills to enable the student to operate across
a range of horticultural situations in a professional capacity.
Develop essential generic workplace skills and key competencies.
Understand the discipline and specialist knowledge of horticultural
industries.
Research and use information wisely.
Develop the ability to effectively supervise others in a workplace.
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Career opportunities
Employment within the nursery, landscape, parks and gardens and floriculture
industries.
Professional recognition
Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Institute of
Horticulture and industry associations.
Course duration
Two years full-time or four to six years part-time.
Structure
The course involves three core subjects plus a minimum of ten 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 commercially accredited nursery complex and field
nursery provides an excellent facility for this practical training, and students are
required to undertake workplace activities to enhance their practical skill
development.
Course subjects
Core subjects
CORE! Meet industry requirements
CORE2 Meet workplace health & safety requirements
CORE3 Use hazardous substances safely
CORE4 Cooperate in the workplace
CORE5 Act in an emergency
CORE6 Plan daily work routine
Electives
HRT502 Manage landscape projects
HRT503 Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
HRT506 Negotiate with clients and others
HRT512 Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
HRT513 Manage business operations
HRT514 Administer the business
HRT515 Design irrigation. drainage and water treatment systems
HRT5!7 Manage plant health
HRT519 Manage controlled growing environments
HRT520 Implement sustainable horticultural practices
HRT522 Collect and manage data
HRT523 Trial plants, products and treatments
HRT524 Provide specialist advice an plants, products and treatments
HRT527 Design landscape structures and features
HRT528 Prepare reports
HRT529 Manage weed pest and disease infestations
The Department will determine in any year which electives will be offered, based
on available resources and minimum class sizes. Some electives from other levels
may be substituted in place of those listed.
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or
mature age. There are no prerequisite studies for this course.
Application procedure
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
(VTAC).
Further information
Contact the Department of Horticulture and Environmental Sciences on (03) 9210
1234.
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2509ACC Diploma in Natural Resource
Management
VTAC code: 70751
Natural resource management involves the use, maintenance, conservation and
effective management of our natural resources including flora, fauna and water.
Since European settlement. these resources have been poorly managed, and we
now face serious issues such as soil structure decline, water pollution and
threatened flora and fauna species.
Aims & Objectives
This course aims to develop a broad knowledge in environmental science and
specialises in the development of management strategies for the sustainable use
of our resources.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002