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Course: Certificate II in Horticulture RTF20103

Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) Certificate II in Horticulture is a nationally recognised qualification under the RTF03 Amenity Horticulture Training Package. It focuses on competencies in a number of areas relating to specialised horticultural knowledge and broader business skills.

You will learn to recognise plants, undertake planting tasks, use correct pruning techniques and collect plant specimens. You will also acquire retail skills relevant to a garden centre environment and undertake a mandatory work placement. Successful completion of the course will equip you for employment in positions such as nursery assistant, nursery worker, assistant to groundskeeper and assistant to horticulturalist.

Potential jobs:

Nursery worker
Nursery assistant
Assistant to groundskeeper
Assistant to horticulturalist

Included materials

Australian First Aid Manual

Affiliations and accreditations:

Course Number	A0002
Course Fees From	View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 24 months
Assessments:	22 written assessments, 15 workplace assessments
Qualification:	Certificate II
Nationally Recognised	Yes
Government Funding	Yes

Career One jobs for:
Agriculture, Harvesting & Horticulture	95
Gardens, Trees & Landscapes	235

ID	Subject expand all

RTC2701A	Follow OHS procedures Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control Observe safe practices during work operations Participate in arrangements for maintaining health and safety of all people in the workplace
RTC2702A	Observe environmental work practices Follow environmental workplace practices Contribute to improved environmental work practices Recognise and report on a potential environmental threat Maintain environmental records
RTC2705A	Work effectively in the industry Obtain information about the industry Observe employment requirements Accept responsibility for quality of own work Plan own work
RTC2801A	Participate in workplace communications Follow routine spoken messages Perform workplace duties following routine written notices Obtain and provide information in response to workplace requirements Complete relevant work related documents
RTC2012A	Plant trees and shrubs Prepare for planting operations Prepare trees and shrubs for planting Install trees, shrubs and other plants Complete planting operations
RTC2016A	Recognise plants Prepare for plant recognition Recognise specified plants Complete recognition of plants
RTC2026A	Undertake propagation activities Prepare for plant propagation Propagate plants Complete propagation activities
RTC2401A	Treat weeds Prepare to treat weeds Treat weeds Carry out post treatment operations
RTC2704A	Provide basic first aid Assess the situation Apply basic first aid techniques
RTF2013A	Pot-on plants Prepare for potting-on operations Prepare growing media Pot-on propagated plants Complete potting-on operations
RTF2017A	Prune shrubs and small trees Identify pruning requirements Prepare for pruning Undertake pruning of shrubs and small trees
RTF2504A	Determine basic properties of soil/growing media Collect soil/media samples for testing Perform basic soil/media tests
WRRCA1B	Operate retail equipment Maintain retail equipment Apply keyboard skills Operate data entry equipment
WRRCS2B	Apply point-of-sale handling procedures Operate point-of-sale equipment Perform point-of-sale transactions Complete sales Wrap and pack goods
RTD2004A	Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens Collect specimens Dress plant specimens Record data
RTC1201A	Maintain the workplace Use tools, equipment and machinery Maintain a clean and safe workplace Maintain structure and workplace surroundings
RTE2804A	Provide information on products and services Identify information requirements Provide information

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

In order to complete the mandatory work placement for this course you will need to be able to meet the physical requirements of workplace performance such as manual handling and lifting.

First Aid requirements

Students will need to hold a current full Senior or Level 2 First Aid Certificate, issued by an accredited provider. Approximate cost to student: $170. For information on your nearest St John office, please phone 1300 360 455. For your nearest Red Cross office, please phone 1300 367 428.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Julie Miller

As a trainer in our Certificate II in Horticulture and Home Gardener courses, Julie will share her green thumb, knowledge of plants and her extensive nursery experience with you.

She currently runs a wholesale nursery and also maintains the grounds for an historic property. Julie has also taught Horticulture previously for Richmond TAFE, and her qualifications include a Bachelor of Horticultural Science from UWS, an Advanced Certificate in Urban Horticulture and a Graduate Diploma in Adult Vocational Education.

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Available payment options

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Goverment Funding

In some instances, students may be eligible for Austudy, Centrelink or other government-funded programs to help with study. Please check with Centrelink regarding eligibility, or contact a course and careers advisor on 1300 853 033.

Work Placement

Why is a Work Placement Required?

This course includes 70 hours of work placement. Work placement is required to ensure that the student is able to demonstrate and apply what he or she has learnt in an industry context.

Workplace assessments and training must be undertaken in workplace organisations that are suitable for the course. The student must be under the direction of an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor. The workplace assessments will be conducted by Open Colleges Workplace Assessors, who will contact both the workplace organisation and the student to arrange mutually convenient times to conduct the workplace assessments.

Open Colleges will assist students to identify work placement opportunities in an appropriate organisation however, it is the responsibility of the student to find and complete the work placement. In the event that the student has previously arranged a work placement Open Colleges will check the suitability of this arrangement.

Open Colleges will make reasonable efforts to organise for assessment to be conducted in the workplace however, the student may be required to attend assessment events at other locations. If the student does not complete a mandatory work placement within the duration of the course Open Colleges is not permitted to issue the qualification.

You will need to complete this part of your studies in an Australian workplace.

Insurance

Open Colleges is pleased to offer our students insurance cover for any mandatory work placement they undertake as part of their course.

Please note that this policy does not provide professional indemnity coverage.

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