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Certificate I in Horticulture(RTF10103)

Length of course: 100-120 hours

Description:

This unit addresses the ability of workers to meet the basic requirements for employment in the horticulture industry. The units of competency which form these qualifications are a combination of industry essential (core) units, sector specific required units, and options that may be relevant to an individual enterprise. In this way maximum flexibility has been obtained.

Compulsory units :                                                    Nominal Hours

RTC1801A Prepare for work (compulsory unit) 10

Electives:

RTC1201A Maintain the workplace 10
RTC1301A Operate basic machinery and equipment 20
RTC1302A Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and  equipment 20
RTC1701A Follow basic chemical safety rules 10
RTD1501A Support natural area conservation 15
RTC1006A Support nursery work 15
RTC1202A Support landscape work 15
RTF1004A Support gardening work 10
RTF1003A Support turf work 10
RTE1601A Support irrigation work 15
RTE1005A Support horticultural production 15

Career opportunities:

Many horticultural enterprises are mixed activity operations, and the industry increasingly requires employees who are not limited to a specific area of the horticulture industry, but are multiskilled across the main areas of horticultural, and also often agricultural work.

Contact Details:

Email:  student.services@iad.edu.au

Phone:  (08) 8951 1355

 

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