Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
Certificate IV in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
RTF40603
S355
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 12 units of competency must be completed
- Select 5 units from Group A
- Select 5 additional units from Group A and/or B
- Select 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3468 | RTE4604A | Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3312 | RTF4514A | Develop soil survey maps | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C3561 | BSBCMN413A | Implement and monitor environmental policies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3516 | RTE4915A | Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2767 | RTC4911A | Operate within a budget framework | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S3343 | RTF4014A | Plan a growing-on program | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S2764 | RTC4703A | Plan and implement a chemical use program | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3360 | RTF4023A | Promote plant health | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S2759 | RTC4024A | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S2766 | RTC4908A | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4636 | BSBEBUS405A | Conduct online financial transactions | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3441 | RTE4812A | Co-ordinate customer service and networking activities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2765 | RTC4905A | Cost a project | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2762 | RTC4701A | Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S2763 | RTC4702A | Minimise risks in the use of chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3592 | RTE4914A | Participate in an e-business supply chain | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3345 | RTF4015A | Plan a propagation program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2761 | RTC4306A | Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3673 | RTE4606A | Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S044 | RUH40598 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Nursery) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D505 | AHC40610 | Certificate IV 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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