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Certificate II in Horticulture

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This course information is valid for the Semester 1 2009 Intake Cycle

TAFE SA Code ETY
National Code RTF20103
Course Type Training Package Qualification
Industry Group Primary and Allied Industries
Course Group Horticulture
Duration 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
Modules/Units View Modules/Units
Example Career Profile Nursery Worker

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Expected Employment Outcome Example

Qualifications in Horticulture cover the necessary knowledge and skills required for employment in this diverse industry. Sectors include general amenity horticulture, landscaping, wholesale and retail nursery, parks, gardens and turf. Employment opportunities include garden maintenance and landscaping businesses, local government, group training companies, wholesale nurseries, garden centres, sports turf organisations and school grounds.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Application Selection

Award Courses - SATAC application process

  • Applications for Semester 1 2009 must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
  • Applications for Places Available courses are made direct to the relevant campus and a separate application is required for each course an applicant wants to study.

Campus Delivery Locations, Modes and Codes

      Study
Mode		 Study Load Scheduled Student
Group		 Local
Details		 Class
Details
Mount Gambier - SATAC Code: 555104 - Apply Now
   On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Award TBA TBA
Pt Lincoln - SATAC Code: 524308 - Apply Now
! r On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Award TBA TBA
Renmark - SATAC Code: 548301 - Apply Now
   On & Off Campus Part Time Day Only Award TBA TBA
Roseworthy - SATAC Code: 591302 - Apply Now
   On Campus Part Time Day & Evening Award TBA TBA
Roseworthy - SATAC Code: 591311 - Apply Now
   On Campus Full Time Day Only Award TBA TBA
TAFE SA External Regional - SATAC Code: 597007 - Apply Now
@ External Full Time & Part Time   Award TBA TBA
! All streams offered.
@ For further course information please contact Port Lincoln Campus on 8688 3687.
r This course is offered by monthly workshops and some external study.

Course Notes

Where more applications are received than places are available, selection criteria will be applied as listed at www.tafe.sa.edu.au/selectionguide

Skills Covered

  • Certificate II in Horticulture
    Undertaking this course will develop skills and knowledge in following OH&S procedures; environmental work practices; planting; recognising plants; maintaining irrigation systems; pruning; treating weeds, pests and diseases; basic soil properties; renovating grassed areas; tending nursery plants; laying paving; machinery and equipment operation and machinery maintenance.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Award Courses - SATAC application process

  • No minimum entry requirements

Exit Qualifications

TAFESA
Code		 National
Code		 Qualification Estimated time to complete
ETY RTF20103 Certificate II in Horticulture 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the Certificate II in Horticulture. Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Fees

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2050 in 2009. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

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Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or email tafeinfo@saugov.sa.gov.au

This Semester 1 2009 information was last modified : 22/10/2007 11:54:59 AM
The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.