RTE20603 Certificate II in Production HorticultureThe course comprises the following units of competency:
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Code
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Unit of Competency
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Nominal Hours
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RTC 2307A
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Operate machinery and equipment
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30
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RTC 2309A
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Operate tractors
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30
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RTC 2701 A
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Follow OH&S procedures
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20
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RTC 2702A
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Observe environmental work practices
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20
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RTC 2704A
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Provide basic first aid
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10
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RTC 2705A
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Work effectively in the industry
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20
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RTC 2706A
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Apply chemicals under supervision
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30
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RTC 2801A
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Participate in workplace communications
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30
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RTE 2003A
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Carry out postharvest processes
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25
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RTE 2010A
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Establish horticultural crops
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25
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RTE 2021A
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Support crop harvesting
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25
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RTF 2504A
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Determine basic properties of soil/growing media
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20
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RTC 2026A
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Undertake propagation activities
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30
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RTC 2401 A
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Treat weeds
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40
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RTC 2404A
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Treat pests, diseases and disorders
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30
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RTE 2606A
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Maintain pressurized irrigation systems
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20
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RTE 2902A
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Collect and record production data
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30
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Total
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435
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How is the course organised?
VET in Schools and Part-time School Based Apprenticeship Program
Certificate II in Production Horticulture completed over two years. Attendance at campus site one half day per week for specific training as follows:
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Year 1
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Hours
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RTC2309A
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Operate tractors
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30
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RTC2701A
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Follow OH&S procedures
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20
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RTC2702A
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Observe environmental work practices
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20
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RTC2704A
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Provide basic; first aid
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In
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RTC2705A
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Work effectively in the industry
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20
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RTC2801A
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Participate in workplace communications
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30
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RTE2010A
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Establish horticultural crops
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25
|
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RTF2504A
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Determine basic properties of soil/growing media
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20
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RTC2401A
|
Treat weeds
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40
|
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Year 2
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|
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RTC2307A
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Operate machinery and equipment
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30
|
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RTC2706A
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Apply chemicals under supervision
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30
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RTE2003A
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Carry out post-harvest processes
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25
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RTE2021A
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Support crop harvesting
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25
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RTC2026A
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Undertake propagation activities
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30
|
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RTC2404A
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Treat pests, diseases and disorders
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30
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RTE2606A
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Maintain pressurized irrigation systems
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20
|
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RTE2902A
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Collect and record production data
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30
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