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Unspecified Code Horticulture
Unspecified Code Horticulture
4079
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide a broad base in horticulture knowledge at a technical level.
To provide training suitable for persons employed in
positions such as Horticultural Technical Officers,
supervisors and/or advisors.
To provide a base from which advanced technical knowledge and skills can be
developed.
NOTE:
This course is not suitable for the training of apprentices.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65003 | NCS011 | Client Interaction | 17 | Module |
| 65012 | NCS005 | Dealing With Conflict | 17 | Module |
| 46003 | Field Soils | 34 | Module | |
| 46119 | Horticultural Irrigation 100 | 34 | Module | |
| 46005 | Horticultural Machinery and Maintenance | 34 | Module | |
| 46047 | Horticultural Pesticides | 34 | Module | |
| 46000 | Horticultural Safety | 20 | Module | |
| 15016 | NGMS111 | Managing People - Workplace Practice | 34 | Module |
| 46008 | Pests and Diseases 1 | 34 | Module | |
| 46107 | Plant Classification | 34 | Module | |
| 46006 | Plant Function and Nutrition | 34 | Module | |
| 46111 | Plant Materials 101 | 34 | Module | |
| 46112 | Plant Materials 102 | 34 | Module | |
| 46113 | Plant Materials 201 | 34 | Module | |
| 46114 | Plant Materials 202 | 34 | Module | |
| 46049 | Plant Propagation A | 34 | Module | |
| 46100 | Plant Protection 100 | 34 | Module | |
| 46001 | Plant Structure | 34 | Module | |
| 46108 | Plant-growing Media 100 | 34 | Module | |
| 45209 | RBM008 | Rural Computer Operations | 25 | Module |
| 46199 | Senior First Aid | 24 | Module | |
| 45240 | ABD816 | Staff Supervision and Training | 30 | Module |
| 45274 | ABD860 | Trainer Training | 24 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
1 Students to choose elective subjects to total 68 hours. 2 Students select subjects according to their area of specialisation or interest. Group: 01 Min Required Hours: 68.00
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46124 | Arboriculture 100 | 68 | Module | |
| 46115 | Australian Plant Biology 100 | 34 | Module | |
| 46020 | Australian Plants | 34 | Module | |
| 46120 | Flower and Foliage Production 100 | 68 | Module | |
| 46122 | Fruit Production 100 | 68 | Module | |
| 46052 | Horticultural Business Procedures | 34 | Module | |
| 46109 | Indigenous Flora 100 | 34 | Module | |
| 46021 | Indoor Plants | 34 | Module | |
| 46032 | Landscape Construction A | 68 | Module | |
| 46033 | Landscape Construction B | 34 | Module | |
| 46116 | Landscape Design 100 | 68 | Module | |
| 46162 | Lawn Establishment and Maintenance | 34 | Module | |
| 46017 | Nursery Structures and Equipment | 34 | Module | |
| 46045 | Permaculture - Introduction | 34 | Module | |
| 46050 | Plant Propagation B | 34 | Module | |
| 46117 | Plant Use in Design | 34 | Module | |
| 46046 | Post-harvest | 34 | Module | |
| 46015 | Potting Media and Techniques | 34 | Module | |
| 46118 | Recreation Areas 100 | 68 | Module | |
| 15403 | Starting Your Own Business | 34 | Module | |
| 46121 | Vegetable Production 100 | 68 | Module | |
| 46104 | Viticulture | 68 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S032 | RUH40198 | Certificate IV in Horticulture | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
and may be arranged on some weekends in lieu of regular classes.
2 Advanced standing will be granted wherever applicable.
3 Students are encouraged to choose electives from a particular
enterprise area. The following are suggestions:
Nursery
Plant Propagation B, Horticultural Business Procedures, Potting Media and
Techniques, Nursery Structures and Equipment, Australian Plants, Indoor Plants.
Parks Landscape Design 100, Recreation Areas 100, Lawn Establishment and
Maintenance, Plant Use in Design, Arboriculture 100, Australian Plants.
Landscape Design 100, Landscape Construction A, Landscape
Construction B, Plant Use in Design, Lawn Establishment and Maintenance. Post
Harvest, Viticulture, Flower and Foliage Production 100, Vegetable Production
100, Fruit Production 100, Horticultural Business Procedures, Horticultural
Machinery and Maintenance.
National modules in Horticulture may be used to replace out of date modules or
subjects for this course for award purposes.
Amended by Midland College 15/4/99.