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The course offers training in a range of horticultural related skills and knowledge.

About the Certificate II in Horticulture

RTF20103 Certificate II in Horticulture

UB Tec Certificate II in Horticulture offers an innovative and sustainable ‘hands on’ project-based program that will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to operate in various horticultural industries.

This course involves gaining skills applicable in a wide range of gardening and horticulture work environments.

What will I study?

Certificate II in Horticulture units*
Follow OH&S procedures	Observe environmental work practices
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders	Participate in workplace communications
Recognise plants	Undertake propagation activities
Operate machinery and equipment	Treat weeds
Work effectively in the industry	Apply chemicals under supervision
Carry out natural restoration works	Establish horticultural crops
Pot on plants	Prepare and maintain plant displays
Prune shrubs and small trees	Tend nursery plants
Basic first aid	Lay paving
Determine basic properties of soil/growing media
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
Work related skills	Personal development skills
Numeracy skills	Literacy skills

   * Units are subject to change

Information Brochure (pdf)

2010 Term Dates 

2010 Orientation Activities - February 2nd - 5th
Term 1 8 February > 26 March
Term 2 12 April > 25 June
Term 3 12 July > 17 September 
Term 4 4 October > 12 November  

Fees 

Tuition fees are set by the Victorian State Government. An Amenities Fee and a Materials Fee are set by the University of Ballarat and students are advised of these when an application is received. Students may be eligible for a concession at the time of enrolment. 

Further Information 

Call 1800 811 711 or email ubtec@ballarat.edu.au