Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Certificate II in Horticulture provides students with the skills and abilities appropriate to meet the needs of the various sectors within the horticultural industry. The essential units are designed to develop the students’ generic workplace skills which are highly valued by employers. These include understanding industry and health and safety requirements, working in teams, and communication skills. This course is delivered for School Based Apprentices (2 year duration), Vet in VCE (2 year duration), Full-time students (6 months duration), or in part as a Vocational Introductory Program (1 or 2 term duration depending on units offered).
Aims & Objectives:
The course aims to develop appropriate knowledge and skills which can enable a student to perform workplace tasks to specified standards and conditions.
Course Structure:
A total of 17 units of competency must be completed, including four compulsory units.
Units of Study:
Compulsory units RTC2701A Follow OH&S Procedures RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices RTC2705A Work effectively in industry RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications Additional units RTC2016A Recognise plants RTC2307A Operate equipment and machinery RTC2704A Provide basic first aid RTF2505A Determine basic properties of soil/growing media RTC2301A Undertake operational machinery maintenance RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs RTF2025A Transplant small trees RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures RTF2017A Prune shrubs and small trees RTC2404A Treat pests and diseases RTF2208A Lay paving RTC2204A Construct low-profile timber walls RTF2215A Assist with landscape construction work The full-time course would suit people wishing to be employed in the general horticultural industry; however, electives from other industry streams may be substituted if they are more appropriate for a student or enterprise. These include electives from the following streams: landscapeparks and gardensviticulturenurseryproduction (fruit, berry and vegetable growing)flowergrowing. The school-based apprenticeship (SBA) and VET in VCE courses are run on days which align with school release days for these courses. The units of competence studied in this stream will vary from the units listed above. The Vocational Introductory Program units of competence align with those studied in Vet in VCE and SBA course. Swinburne will determine in any year which electives will be offered, based on available resources and minimum class sizes.
Career Opportunities:
Employment as an apprentice or further study.
Professional recognition:
This is a national qualification which is formally recognised throughout Australia.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must be 15 years or over and have appropriate numeracy and literacy skills. Applicants must have secured full or part-time employment as a trainee in the horticulture industry.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain unit requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.Further details for students considering TAFE courses can be found on the RPL website.
Course Fees:
Details of the fee structure and TAFE course fees can be found at www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Applicants can apply direct to Swinburne by downloading the application form at: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/apply/tafe/
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
