Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
Certificate II in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
RTF20603
S339
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 10/04/2003 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
A total of 17 units of competency must be completed
- Select 9 units from Group A (including the 4 designated compulsory units)
- Select 5 additional units from Group A and/or B
- Select 3 additional units from Group A, B and/or other units from the Conservation and Land Management (RTD02), Rural Production (RTE03) and Amentiy Horticulture (RTF03) Training Packages and/or other endorsed Training Packages.
See the Amenity Horticulture Training Package (RTF03), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3306 | RTF2504A | Determine basic properties of soil/growing media | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S2737 | RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2738 | RTC2702A | Observe environmental work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2733 | RTC2307A | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S3590 | RTE2308A | Operate ride-on vehicles | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S2742 | RTC2801A | Participate in workplace communications | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S3353 | RTF2013A | Pot-on plants | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2739 | RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S2725 | RTC2016A | Recognise plants | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3374 | RTF2024A | Tend nursery plants | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S2735 | RTC2401A | Treat weeds | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2726 | RTC2026A | Undertake propagation activities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2740 | RTC2705A | Work effectively in the industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
2.
See the Amenity Horticulture Training Package (RTF03), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2741 | RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3408 | RTE2602A | Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S3538 | RTE2604A | Maintain drainage systems | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S3333 | RTF2008A | Maintain indoor plants | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3544 | RTE2606A | Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S2729 | RTC2210A | Maintain properties and structures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2734 | RTC2309A | Operate tractors | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2736 | RTC2404A | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S042 | RUH20598 | Certificate II in Horticulture (Nursery) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D457 | AHC20710 | Certificate II in Production Nursery | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 16 December 2003.
Entry Requirements
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