Primary Industries HSC Curriculum Framework (TVET)

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1 Primary Industries HSC Curriculum Framework Last updated April 2006

2 Primary Industries Curriculum Framework The Board of Studies Syllabus identifies the three sets of courses listed below Primary Industries (120 or 240 Indicative ) Courses Potential through TVET delivery for Certificate II in Agriculture - RTE20103 Certificate II in Horticulture - RTF20103 Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management- RTD20102 Statement of Competencies Achieved Primary Industries Specialisation (60 or 120 or 180* Indicative ) Courses Potential through TVET delivery for Certificate II in Agriculture - RTE20103 Certificate II in Horticulture - RTF20103 Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management - RTD20102 Statement of Competencies Achieved * 180 hours course not available as TVET Primary Industries Extension (60 or120 Indicative ) Courses Potential through TVET delivery for Statement of Competencies Achieved 0680 Statement of Attainment in Rural Production 0679 Statement of Attainment in Horticulture 5894 Statement of Attainment in Conservation and Land Management

3 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Relevant extracts from Board of Studies Primary Industries Syllabus Part A (The Syllabus can be accessed on the BOS website: http//: 8.3 Primary Industries (120 indicative hours) Purpose The purpose of this course is to provide students with general skills and knowledge as part of their preparation for entry-level employment in a primary industries environment. Course structure This course comprises five mandatory units of and the selection of other units of from the 240 indicative hour course. 120 indicative hour courses are accredited for a total of two units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level. Course requirements Students must undertake ALL mandatory units of plus a selection of elective units of from the 240 indicative hour course which have not already been undertaken to a minimum value of 50 indicative hours. Students must complete a minimum of 35 hours of mandatory work placement. Table 1 Primary Industries (120 indicative hours) MANDATORY Attempt ALL units Unit code Unit title HSC indicative hours of credit RTC2701A Follow OHS Procedures 20 RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices 15 RTC2704A Provide basic first aid 10 RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry 15 RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications 10 ELECTIVE UNITS Attempt units to a minimum value of 50 indicative hours Elective units may include any unit from the 240 indicative hour course which has not already been undertaken. Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 3 of 34

4 delivered HSC VET courses for schools Primary Industries (240 indicative hours) Purpose The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to gain a range of general skills and knowledge suitable for employment in a primary industries environment. Course structure This course comprises 9 mandatory units of and an elective pool containing 42 units of. Section 15 outlines the qualification packaging rules for each qualification available through the 240 indicative hour course within the Primary Industries Industry Curriculum Framework. This section should guide the selection of elective units of to meet qualification requirements. 240 indicative hour courses are accredited for a total of four units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level. Course requirements Students must attempt: ALL mandatory units of AND a selection of units of to a minimum value of 110 indicative hours from the elective pool. Students must complete a minimum of 70 hours of mandatory work placement. An external written Higher School Certificate examination will be conducted for this course. This examination is optional. Students undertaking the course will nominate during their HSC year whether or not they elect to undertake the external written examination. Students with RPL for specific units of in the 240-hour course who are unable to meet the indicative hours requirements for this course may make application to the Office of the Board of Studies for approval to import units of from the specialisation study in order to meet the 240 indicative hours required. Such applications should specify both the units of the student has achieved by RPL and the units of to be undertaken to fulfil the course requirements. Table 2 Primary Industries (240 indicative hours) MANDATORY Attempt ALL units Unit code Unit title HSC indicative hours of credit RTC2209A Install, maintain and repair fencing 15 RTC2401A Treat weeds 10 RTC2701A Follow OHS Procedures 20 RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices 15 RTC2704A Provide basic first aid 10 RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry 15 RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision 25 RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications 10 RTE2503A Observe and report on weather 10 Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 4 of 34

5 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 ELECTIVE POOL Attempt units to a minimum value of 110 indicative hours Unit code Unit title HSC indicative hours of credit General RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures 20 RTC2301A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 10 RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment 20 RTC2309A Operate tractors 30 RTD2202A Conduct erosion and sediment control activities 10 RTD2313A Clean machinery of plant, animal and soil material 10 RTD2803A Observe and report plants and/or animals 10 RTE2201A Carry out basic electric fencing operations 15 RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles 15 RTE2603A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes 15 RTE2804A Provide information on products and services 15 RTE2902A Collect and record production data 10 Livestock RTE1105A Undertake basic shearing and crutching 20 RTE2110A Maintain livestock water supplies 15 RTE2113A Monitor livestock to parturition 10 RTE2114A Monitor water supplies 15 RTE2115A Muster and move livestock 10 RTE2117A Pen sheep 15 RTE2118A Handle livestock using basic techniques 15 RTE2124A Carry out birthing duties 10 RTE2128A Provide feed for livestock 15 RTE2134A Assist with feeding in an intensive production system 10 RTE2136A Load and unload livestock 10 RTE2144A Carry out regular livestock observation 10 RTE2216A Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching 15 RTE3133A Prepare livestock for competition 20 Plants RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs 15 RTC2016A Recognise plants 10 RTC2026A Undertake propagation activities 20 RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 15 RTD2004A Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens 15 RTF2013A Pot-on plants 5 RTF2014A Prepare and maintain plant displays 20 RTF2017A Prune shrubs and small trees 10 RTF2024A Tend nursery plants 10 RTF2025A Transplant small trees 10 Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 5 of 34

6 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 RTF2504A Determine basic properties of soil/growing media 10 RTE2010A Establish horticultural crops 15 RTE2011A Assist agricultural crop establishment 15 RTE2021A Support horticultural crop harvesting 15 RTE2029A Assist agricultural crop maintenance 10 RTE2030A Assist agricultural crop harvesting 15 (Syllabus Part A - pages 16-19) 8.5 Primary Industries Specialisation Study (60 or 120 or 180 indicative hours) Purpose The purpose of the specialisation study is to provide students with the opportunity to gain credit towards a specialisation within Primary Industries. They are available to all students undertaking Primary Industries (240 indicative hours) but are intended specifically for students with a particular interest and aptitude within a specialised sector of this industry area. The maximum number of Preliminary and/or HSC units available from this framework is nine units. That is, courses can total up to 540 hours. Students are excluded from studying more than one specialisation study. In addition to courses within the framework students may undertake locally designed Board Endorsed VET courses drawing from drawing from the Conservation and Land Management (RTD02), Amenity Horticulture (RTF03) and/or Rural Production (RTE03) Training Packages. Such courses may provide additional HSC credit for part-time school-based trainees. Prior to offering specialisation studies, schools should ensure that the RTO undertaking delivery has scope to deliver the relevant qualification. Course structure The specialisation study can consist of units of drawn from Primary Industries (240-hour course) not previously attempted by students and/or from the pool of 55 additional units of listed in Table 3. Details of the units of listed in Table 3 are available in the relevant Training Package or at The Training Packages for each industry area contain the qualification packaging rules and a relationship matrix for specialist qualifications. The rules and relationship matrix should be consulted when selecting units of for the specialisation study. The qualification packaging rules are available in the relevant Training Package or at It is recommended that the combination of units of should be chosen to focus on an occupational outcome. The 60 indicative hour course is accredited for a total of one unit at the Preliminary or HSC level. The 120 indicative hour course is accredited for a total of two units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level. The 180 indicative hour course is accredited for a total of three units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level. Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 6 of 34

7 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Course requirements Students may only elect to study specialisation studies if they are currently enrolled in, or have completed, the Primary Industries (240-hour) course. 60 indicative hour course: Units should be selected to a minimum of 60 indicative hours. Students must complete a minimum of 14 additional hours of mandatory work placement. 120 indicative hour course: Units should be selected to a minimum of 120 indicative hours. Students must complete a minimum of 35 additional hours of mandatory work placement. 180 indicative hour course: Units should be selected to a minimum of 180 indicative hours. Students must complete a minimum of 49 additional hours of mandatory work placement. Table 3 Specialisation Study pool of additional units of Unit code Unit title HSC indicative hours of credit RTC2306A Operate vehicles 20 RTD2022A Carry out natural area restoration works 25 RTD2126A Recognise animals 10 RTD2206A Install aggregate paths 15 RTD2312A Inspect machinery for plant, animal and soil material 10 RTF2001A Apply a range of treatments to trees 15 RTF2008A Maintain indoor plants 15 RTF2204A Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls 15 RTF2208A Lay paving 15 RTF2215A Assist with landscape construction work 15 RTE1106A Shear sheep to novice level 40 RTE2003A Carry out postharvest operations 20 RTE2006A Carry out canopy maintenance 10 RTE2018A Regulate crops 15 RTE2028A Undertake field budding and grafting 20 RTE2102A Brood poultry 15 RTE2103A Carry out milking shed routines 20 RTE2104A Carry out regular horse observation 15 RTE2106A Care for and train working dogs 20 RTE2107A Crutch sheep 15 RTE2109A Incubate eggs 15 RTE2111A Identify and mark livestock 20 RTE2112A Milk livestock 15 RTE2119A Perform board duties 25 RTE2120A Assist with pressing wool 20 RTE2121A Provide daily care for horses 25 RTE2129A Move and handle pigs 10 Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 7 of 34

8 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Unit code Unit title HSC indicative hours of credit RTE2130A Ride horses and care for equipment 25 RTE2131A Care for health and welfare of livestock 30 RTE2138A Shear goats 30 RTE2140A Maintain health and welfare of poultry 20 RTE2141A Set up shed for placement of day-old chickens 15 RTE2142A Collect and pack eggs for human consumption 10 RTE2145A Care for weaner and grower pigs 15 RTE2149A Shear sheep to improver level 60 RTE2150A Maintain intensive production growing environments 15 RTE2205A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures 20 RTE2212A Prepare grain storages 10 RTE2214A Clean out intensive production sheds 15 RTE2302A Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing 10 RTE2310A Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing 10 RTE2314A Mechanically test milking machines 10 RTE2601A Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation 20 RTE2602A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation 20 RTE2604A Maintain drainage systems 20 RTE2605A Maintain gravity-fed irrigation systems 15 RTE2606A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems 15 RTE2707A Follow site quarantine procedures 15 RTE2901A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures 20 FDFWGGHPVB Hand prune vines 15 FDFWGGMVTB Install and maintain vine trellis 15 FDFWGGPGHB Pick grapes by hand 15 FDFWGGPVHB Plant vines by hand 15 FDFWGGTVB Train vines 15 FDFWGGVCB Take vine cuttings 15 (Syllabus Part A: pages 20-22) 8.6 Primary Industries Extension (60 or 120 indicative hours) Purpose The purpose of the extension is to provide students with the opportunity to gain credit towards Certificate III qualifications within Primary Industries. They are available to all students undertaking Primary Industries (240 indicative hours) but are intended specifically for students with a particular interest and aptitude within the industry. The maximum number of Preliminary and/or HSC units available from this framework is nine units. That is, courses can total up to 540 hours. Students are excluded from studying both the 60-hour and 120-hour extension. In addition to courses within the framework students may undertake locally designed Board Endorsed VET courses drawing from the Conservation and Land Management (RTD02), Amenity Horticulture (RTF03) and/or Rural Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 8 of 34

9 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Production (RTE03) Training Packages. Such courses may provide additional HSC credit for part-time school-based trainees. Prior to offering the extension, schools should ensure that the RTO undertaking delivery has scope to deliver the relevant qualification. Course structure The extension draws from AQF level III units of contained in the Conservation and Land Management (RTD02), Amenity Horticulture (RTF03) and Rural Production (RTE03) Training Packages. The 55 units of available are listed in Table 4. Details of the units of listed in Table 4 are available in the relevant Training Package or at The Training Package for each industry area contains the qualification packaging rules and a relationship matrix for specialist qualifications. The rules and relationship matrix should be consulted when selecting units of from the extension. The qualification packaging rules are available in the relevant Training Package or at It is recommended that the combination of units of should be chosen to focus on an occupational outcome. The 60 indicative hour course is accredited for a total of one unit at the Preliminary or HSC level. The 120 indicative hour course is accredited for a total of two units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level. Course requirements Students may only elect to study an extension if they are currently enrolled in, or have completed, the Primary Industries (240-hour) course. 60 indicative hour course: Units should be selected to a minimum of 60 indicative hours. Students must complete a minimum of 14 additional hours of mandatory work placement. 120 indicative hour course: Units should be selected to a minimum of 120 indicative hours. Students must complete a minimum of 35 additional hours of mandatory work placement Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 9 of 34

10 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Table 4 Extension units of Unit code Unit title HSC indicative hours of credit RTC3209A Plan and construct conventional fencing 20 RTC3310A Operate specialised machinery and equipment 30 RTC3401A Control weeds 20 RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 20 RTC3701A Respond to emergencies 20 RTD3507A Undertake sampling and testing of water 20 RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition program 20 RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan 20 RTF3033A Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems 20 RTF3215A Install hydroponic systems 20 RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results 20 RTF3510A Design and prepare growing media 20 RTE3006A Establish pastures and crops for livestock production 20 RTE3009A Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities 20 RTE3022A Undertake agricultural crop maintenance activities 20 RTE3024A Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production 20 RTE3029A Establish agricultural crops 20 RTE3030A Harvest horticultural crops mechanically 20 RTE3037A Save, prepare and store agricultural seed 20 RTE3103A Apply quality assurance procedures in wool preparation 20 RTE3107A Carry out post-shearing procedures 20 RTE3108A Class fleece wool 20 RTE3111A Appraise wool using industry descriptions 20 RTE3113A Identify and draft livestock 20 RTE3114A Implement feeding plans for livestock 20 RTE3117A Coordinate milking operations 20 RTE3118A Implement feeding plans for intensive production 20 RTE3120A Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching 20 RTE3122A Prepare livestock for shearing 20 RTE3126A Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system 20 RTE3136A Comply with industry animal welfare requirements 20 RTE3141A Prepare fleece wool for classing 20 RTE3142A Prepare skirtings and oddments 20 RTE3143A Monitor intensive livestock production growing environments 20 RTE3145A Press wool 20 RTE3148A Assess conformation of horses 20 RTE3210A Plan and construct an electric fence 20 RTE3304A Maintain and service shearing handpieces 20 RTE3313A Monitor and provide advice on cleaning milking machines 20 Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 10 of 34

11 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Unit code Unit title HSC indicative hours of credit RTE3317A Carry out minor service of milking equipment 20 RTE3318A Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing 20 RTE3506A Monitor weather conditions 20 RTE3604A Troubleshoot drainage systems 20 RTE3605A Troubleshoot irrigation systems 20 RTE3606A Measure drainage system performance 20 RTE3607A Measure irrigation delivery system performance 20 RTE3609A Operate fertigation equipment 20 RTE3610A Operate gravity-fed irrigation systems 20 RTE3612A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system 20 RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures 20 RTE3714A Maintain and monitor environmental work practices 20 RTE3901A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements 20 RTE3904A Keep records for a primary production business 20 RTE3907A Use hand held e-business tools 20 RTE3908A Maintain and monitor feed stocks 20 (Syllabus Part A: pages 23-25) 10 Work Placement Work placement is a mandatory HSC requirement of each course within this framework and the required hours have been assigned to the work placement requirement for each course. Learning in the workplace will enable students to: progress towards the achievement of industry competencies develop appropriate attitudes towards work learn a range of behaviours appropriate to the industry practise skills acquired off the job in a classroom or workshop develop additional skills and knowledge, including the key competencies. The mandatory work placement requirements for courses in this framework are not intended to indicate the time required for the achievement of units of. The amount of workplace learning required for achievement will vary from student to student. Assessment of the units of is to be undertaken by a qualified assessor(s) either in a work placement setting or through classroom delivery. Work placement requirements Students must complete the following work placement for Primary Industries courses: (120 indicative hours) a minimum of 35 hours in a workplace (240 indicative hours) a minimum of 70 hours in a workplace Specialisation Study (60 indicative hours) a minimum of 14 additional hours in a workplace Specialisation Study (120 indicative hours) a minimum of 35 additional hours in a workplace Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 11 of 34

12 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Specialisation Study (180 indicative hours) a minimum of 49 additional hours in a workplace Extension (60 indicative hours) a minimum of 14 additional hours in a workplace Extension (120 indicative hours) a minimum of 35 additional hours in a workplace. It is the responsibility of the school or other RTO to determine how course outcomes are best achieved and to structure delivery accordingly. If additional work placement or classroom time is required to enable individual or class groups of students to achieve the competencies, this will be determined by the deliverer but does not affect the indicative HSC hours. Further information and advice on the implementation of work placement are contained in policy statements or guidelines available from the relevant school system authority or the RTO. Part-time work Under some circumstances, students part-time work in an appropriate workplace may be used to fulfil work placement requirements. For further details, teachers and principals should consult the Board of Studies Assessment, Certification and Examination (ACE) Manual or relevant Board of Studies Official Notices. (Syllabus Part A: p30) 11.4 HSC Examination: Primary Industries (240 indicative hours) The Higher School Certificate examination in Primary Industries is optional. It will consist of a written examination. Students will nominate during the HSC year whether they will undertake the optional examination. Students who undertake the examination can have their mark contribute to their UAI. The examination is independent of the -based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on student eligibility for AQF qualifications HSC Examination specifications The examination in Primary Industries is a two-hour written paper worth 100 marks. The paper is marked out of 80. The total marks gained are then converted to a final mark out of 100. The paper will be based on three areas: 1 Mandatory units of in Primary Industries (240 indicative hours) including: elements of performance criteria range of variables evidence guide, including: what evidence is required to demonstrate for this standard as a whole? what specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria? what specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria? what processes should be applied to this standard? Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 12 of 34

13 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 The mandatory units of are: Unit code RTC2209A RTC2401A RTC2701A RTC2702A RTC2704A RTC2705A RTC2706A RTC2801A RTE2503A Unit title Install, maintain and repair fencing Treat weeds Follow OHS procedures Observe environmental work practices Provide basic first aid Work effectively in the industry Apply chemicals under supervision Participate in workplace communications Observe and report on weather. 2 Minimum prescribed learning contained in the HSC requirements and advice for each mandatory unit of (see Primary Industries Curriculum Framework Part B), described as: key terms and concepts, and HSC requirements and advice. 3 Associated key competencies. The paper will consist of THREE sections: Section I (15 marks) There are 15 multiple-choice questions. All questions in this section are compulsory. All questions are of equal value. Section II (35 marks) The questions in this section are short-response items, in parts. All questions in this section are compulsory. Question parts will range in value. Section III (30 marks) The questions in this section are extended-response items. Students must attempt TWO questions. All questions are of equal value. (Syllabus Part A: p34-35) Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 13 of 34

14 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Primary Industries Framework Agriculture Pathway Course No. for enrolment 5215 Credential available Certificate II in Agriculture - RTE20103 Curriculum Centre Primary Industries & Natural Resources BOS Course No./HSC Unit value Exclusions Some modules also part of Traineeship course? Preliminary Year HSC Year unit unit unit unit unit sp unit sp unit sp unit sp unit sp unit sp unit ext unit ext unit ext unit ext HSC Examination Students may not undertake the same or equivalent units of / VET modules in more than one VET course BOS- ACE Manual, p167 Yes Advanced Standing in other courses (Note: All courses are AQF credentials) Students achieving units of in this HSC Curriculum Framework can apply to have those units recognised in other Rural Production Training Package Qualifications (eg Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management) - BOS Syllabus Part A p42, cited in Syllabus 5215 Part B (7.1) Preliminary and HSC year students Who is this course for? What is this course about? What will students be doing? Students will attempt Mandatory competencies from the HSC Primary Industries Curriculum Framework 120/240 hour courses and additional Elective competencies with an Agriculture focus contributing towards a Certificate II in Agriculture. Students will be achieving nationally recognised units of at AQF level 2 (240 hours and Specialisation Courses) and AQF level 3 (Extension courses) towards qualifications in the Agriculture Package RTE03, particularly the Certificate II in Agricuilture RTE Students entered for the Extension courses are able to undertake additional competencies at Certificate III level. Work Placement All students entered in an HSC Industry Curriculum Framework must undertake the hours of Work Placement prescribed by the BOS Syllabus for the BOS course or courses entered. In any TVET course delivery agreement where is responsible for organising and supervising the mandatory Work Placement, students must be enrolled in the appropriate TVET Work Placement (s). The specific TVET course module list for each of the following: 120/240 hours courses Specialisation courses Extension courses Part-time paid work may fulfil part of the work placement requirement. Recognition from HSC to courses (credit transfer opportunities) Please refer to the HSC/ credit transfer website for the most current information on credit transfer arrangements. Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 14 of 34

15 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Certificate II in Agriculture (RTE20103) 120/240 hours HSC courses (2 or 4 units HSC course credit) Group 1 Subgroup 1 must be completed and at least one of subgroups 2, 3 must be completed Names Subgroup 1: MANDATORY COMPETENCIES For 120 hours HSC course: Complete the 5 competencies/modules in bold text and Work Placement 1 (5216M) For 240 hours HSC course: Complete all 9 competencies/ modules and BOTH Work Placement s 1 and 2 (5216M& 5216N) RTC2701A Follow OHS Procedures 5215A Follow OHS Procedures RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices. 5215B Environmental Work Practices 15 3 RTC2704A Provide basic first aid. 5215C Provide Basic First Aid RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry. 5215D Work Effectively in Industry 15 3 RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications. 5215E Workplace Communications 10 2 RTC2209A Install, maintain and repair Install, Maintain and Repair Fencing 5215F fencing. RTC2401A Treat weeds 5215G Treat Weeds 10 2 RTC2706A Apply chemicals under Apply Chemicals Under Supervision 5215H supervision RTE2503A Observe and Report on Weather Observe and report on weather. 5215N 5216M Work Placement N Work Placement Subgroup 2- ELECTIVE COMPETENCIES (Optional). At least 6 and no more than 8 modules must be completed. RTE2118A Handle livestock using basic 5215AA Handle Livestock Using Bas. Tech. techniques. RTC2309A Operate tractors. 5215M Operate Tractors 30 5 RTE2124A Carry out birthing duties. 5215AB Carry Out Birthing Duties 10 4 RTE2128A Provide feed for livestock. 5215AC Provide Feed for Livestock RTE2134A Assist with feeding in an 5215AD intensive production system. Feeding in INT. Prod. Systems 10 4 RTE2136A Load and unload livestock. 5215AE Load and Unload Livestock 10 4 RTE2144A Carry out regular livestock 5215AF observation. Regular Livestock Observation RTE2216A Assist in preparing for shearing 5215AG Preparing for Shearing / Crutching and crutching RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs. 5215AP Plant Trees and Shrubs 15 3 RTC2016A Recognise plants. 5215AQ Recognise Plants RTC2026A 5215AR Undertake Propagation Activities Undertake propagation activities. RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and 5215AS Treat Plant Pest / Disease / Disorder disorders RTC2210A Maintain properties and 5215J Maintain Properties & Structures structures. RTC2301A Undertake operational 5215K maintenance of machinery. Maintenance of Machinery RTC2307A Operate machinery and 5215L Operate Machinery and Equipment equipment. RTE2201A Carry out basic electric fencing 5215P operations. Basic Electric Fencing RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles. 5215Q Operate Ride-on Vehicles 15 5 RTE2603A Lay irrigation and/or drainage 5215R pipes. Lay Irrigation & / or Drain Pipes 15 5 Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 15 of 34

16 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 RTE2804A 5215S Names Provide information on products Prov. Inf. On Products & Services and services RTE2902A Collect and record production 5215T Collect & Record Production Data data. RTE2110A Maintain livestock water 5215V Maintain Livestock Water Supplies supplies. RTE2113A Monitor livestock or parturition. 5215W Monitor Livestock to Parturition 10 5 RTE2114A Monitor water supplies. 5215X Monitor Water Supplies 15 3 RTE2115A Muster and move livestock. 5215Y Muster and Move Livestock 10 4 RTE2117A Pen sheep 5215Z Pen Sheep Subgroup 3-ELECTIVE COMPETENCIES (Optional) No more than 2 modules may be completed. RTE3133A Prepare livestock for competition 5215AH Prepare Livestock for Competition RTE2116A Assist in preparing for shearing 5215U Basic Shearing and Crutching and crutching. RTF2013A Pot-on plants. 5216A Pot-on Plants 5 2 RTF2014A Prepare and maintain plant 5216B Prepare & Maintain Plant Displays displays. RTF2017A Prune shrubs and small trees. 5216C Prune Shrubs and Small Trees RTF2024A Tend nursery plants. 5216D Tend Nursery Plants 10 2 RTF2025A Transplant small trees. 5216E Transplant Small Trees RTF2504A Determine basic properties of 5216F Basic Prop. Of Soil /Growing Media 10 2 soil/growing media. RTD2202A Conduct erosion and sediment 5217A Erosion & Sediment Control control activities. RTD2313A Clean machinery of plant, animal 5217B Clean Machinery of Material 10 5 and soil material. RTD2803A Observe and report on plants 5217C Obs. & Rep. on Plants & Animals and animals. RTD2004A Coll. Prep & Pres Plan specimen. 5217D Coll. Prep. & Pres Plan Specimen 15 3 HSC SPECIALISATION COURSES- 60 or 120 hours (1 or 2 units HSC course credit) Group 2- Specialisation Pool: (optional) Two subgroups must be completed Select competencies/modules from either or both of Subgroup 1A and Subgroup 1B to total the hours of HSC course credit required (60 or 120 hours) Select Work Placement from Subgroup 2 appropriate to 60 or 120 hours Specialisation Course chosen Subgroup 1 A: Competencies/modules ADDITIONAL TO those listed in the 240 hours course RTC2306A Operate vehicles. 5215AT Operate Vehicles 20 5 RTE2149A Shear sheep to novice level. 5215AU Shear Sheep to Novice Level 40 5 RTE2003A Carry Out Postharvest 5215AV Carry Out Postharvest Operations Operations RTE2006A Carry Out Canopy Maintenance 5215AW Carry Out Bas. Canopy Maintenance 10 4 RTE2018A Regulate Crops 5215AX Regulate Crops 15 3 RTE2028A Undertake field budding and 5215AY Field Budding and Grafting grafting. RTE2102A Brood poultry. 5215AZ Brood Poultry 15 3 RTE2103A Carry Out Milking Shed Routines 5215BA Carry Out Milking Shed Routines RTE2104A Carry out regular horse 5215BB Carry Out Horse Observation 15 3 observation. RTE2106A Care for and train working dogs. 5215BC Care for and Train Working Dogs Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 16 of 34

17 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Names RTE2107A Crutch sheep. 5215BD Crutch Sheep RTE2109A Incubate eggs. 5215BE Incubate Eggs 15 3 RTE2111A Identify and mark livestock. 5215BF Identify and Mark Livestock RTE2112A Milk livestock. 5215BG Milk Livestock 15 3 RTE2119A Perform Board Duties. 5215BH Perform Board Duties 25 4 RTE2120A Assist with pressing wool. 5215BJ Assist with Pressing Wool 20 6 RTE2121A Provide daily care for horses. 5215BK Provide Daily Care for Horses 25 4 RTE2129A Move and handle pigs. 5215BL Move and Handle Pigs 10 4 RTE2130A Ride horses and care for 5215BM Ride Horses and Care for Equipment 25 4 equipment. RTE2131A Care for health and welfare of 5215BN Health and Welfare or Livestock 30 4 livestock. RTE2138A Shear goats. 5215BP Shear Goats 30 5 RTE2140A Maintain health and welfare of 5215BQ Health and Welfare of Poultry poultry. RTE2141A Set up shed for placement of day 5215BR Set up Shed for Day Old Chickens old chickens. RTE2142A Collect and pack eggs for human 5215BS Collect and Pack Eggs consumption. RTE2145A Care for weaner and grower pigs. 5215BT Care for weaner and grower pigs RTE2149A Shear sheep to improver level. 5215BU Shear sheep to Improver level 60 5 RTE2150A Maintain intensive production / 5215BV INT. Prod. Growing Environments growing environments. RTE2205A Fabricate and repair metal or 5215BW Fab. & Rep. metal / Plastic Struct. plastic structures. RTE2212A Prepare grain storages. 5215BX Prepare Grain Storages 10 4 RTE2214A Clean out intensive production 5215BY Clean Out Intensive Prod. Sheds 15 2 sheds. RTE2302A Grind Combs and Cutters for 5215BZ Grind Cutters & Combs for Shearing 10 2 machine shearing. RTE2310A Prepare handpiece and 5215CA Prep Handpiece and Downtube 10 2 downtube for machine shearing. RTE2314A Mechanically test milking 5215CB Mechanically Test Milking Machine machines. RTE2605A Assist with the operation of 5215CC Op. of Gravity Feed Irrigation gravity feed irrigation. RTE2606A Assist with the operation of 5215CD Op. of Pressurised Irrigation pressurised irrigation. RTE2604A Maintain drainage systems. 5215CE Maintain Drainage Systems RTE2605A Maintain gravity fed irrigation 5215CF Maintain Gravity-Fed Irrig. Sys. systems. RTE2606A Maintain pressurised irrigation 5215CG Maintain Pressurised Irrig. Sys. systems. RTE2707A Follow site quarantine 5215CH Follow Site Quarantine Procedures 15 3 procedures. RTE2901A Observe enterprise quality 5215CJ Enterprise Quality Assurance Proc assurance procedures. RTF2001A Apply a range of treatments to 5216G Apply Treatments to Trees trees. RTF2008A Maintain indoor plants. 5216H Maintain Indoor Plants 15 2 RTF2204A Construct low-profile timber or 5216J Construct Retaining Walls 15 3 modular retaining walls. RTF2208A Lay paving. 5216K Lay Paving 15 3 RTF2215A Assist with landscape 5216L Landscape Construction Work 15 3 construction work. RTD2022A Carry out natural area restoration 5217E Natural Area Restoration 25 3 works. RTD2126A Recognise animals. 5217F Recognise Animals RTD2006A Install aggregate paths. 5217G Install Aggregate Paths RTD2312A Inspect machinery for plant, animal and soil material. 5217H Mach. For Plant / Animal / Soil Mat. Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 17 of 34

18 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Names B: Elective competencies/modules from the 240 hours course NB: Only competencies which have NOT BEEN USED FOR CREDIT TOWARDS THE 240 HOURS COURSE may be selected for inclusion in a Specialisation Course. RTE2118A Handle livestock using basic Handle Livestock Using Bas. Tech. 5215AA techniques. RTE2124A Carry out birthing duties. 5215AB Carry Out Birthing Duties 10 4 RTE2128A Provide feed for livestock. 5215AC Provide Feed for Livestock RTE2134A Assist with feeding in an Feeding in INT. Prod. Systems 5215AD intensive production system RTE2136A Load and unload livestock. 5215AE Load and Unload Livestock 10 4 RTE2144A Carry out regular livestock Regular Livestock Observation 5215AF observation. RTE2216A Assist in preparing for shearing Preparing for Shearing / Crutching 5215AG and crutching RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs. 5215AP Plant Trees and Shrubs 15 3 RTC2016A Recognise plants. 5215AQ Recognise Plants RTC2026A Undertake propagation activities. 5215AR Undertake Propagation Activities RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and Treat Plant Pest / Disease / Disorder 5215AS disorders RTC2210A Maintain properties and Maintain Properties & Structures 5215J structures. RTC2301A Undertake operational Maintenance of Machinery 5215K maintenance of machinery. RTC2307A Operate machinery and Operate Machinery and Equipment 5215L equipment. RTE2201A Carry out basic electric fencing 5215P Basic Electric Fencing operations. RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles. 5215Q Operate Ride-on Vehicles 15 5 RTE2603A Lay irrigation and/or drainage 5215R Lay Irrigation & / or Drain Pipes 15 5 pipes. RTE2804A Provide information on products 5215S Prov. Inf. On Products & Services 15 2 and services. RTE2902A Collect and record production 5215T Collect & Record Production Data data. RTE2110A Maintain livestock water 5215V Maintain Livestock Water Supplies supplies. RTE2113A Monitor livestock or parturition. 5215W Monitor Livestock to Parturition 10 5 RTE2114A Monitor water supplies. 5215X Monitor Water Supplies 15 3 RTE2115A Muster and move livestock. 5215Y Muster and Move Livestock 10 4 RTE2117A Pen sheep 5215Z Pen Sheep RTE3133A Prepare livestock for competition 5215AH Prepare Livestock for Competition RTE2116A Assist in preparing for shearing 5215U Basic Shearing and Crutching and crutching. RTF2013A Pot-on plants. 5216A Pot-on Plants 5 2 RTF2014A Prepare and maintain plant 5216B Prepare & Maintain Plant Displays displays. RTF2017A Prune shrubs and small trees. 5216C Prune Shrubs and Small Trees RTF2024A Tend nursery plants. 5216D Tend Nursery Plants 10 2 RTF2025A Transplant small trees. 5216E Transplant Small Trees RTF2504A Determine basic properties of 5216F Basic Prop. Of Soil /Growing Media 10 2 soil/growing media. RTD2202A Conduct erosion and sediment 5217A Erosion & Sediment Control control activities. RTD2313A Clean machinery of plant, animal 5217B Clean Machinery of Material 10 5 and soil material. RTD2803A Observe and report on plants 5217C Obs. & Rep. on Plants & Animals and animals. RTD2004A Coll. Prep & Pres Plan specimen. 5217D Coll. Prep. & Pres Plant Specimen 15 3 Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 18 of 34

19 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 Names Subgroup 2: WORK PLACEMENT MODULES FOR SPECIALISATION COURSES. Complete 5215CK Work Placement 3 (14 hours) for 60 hours Specialisation Course 5216MA Work Placement 1A (35 hours) for 120 hours Specialisation Course Subgroup 1 At least 60 hours of modules must be completed for I unit HSC Extension course credit. At least 120 hours of modules must be completed for 2 units HSC Extension course credit. RTC3209A Plan and construct conventional 5217J Plan and construct fencing fencing. RTC2210A Operate specialised machinery 5217K Operate specialised machinery and 20 5 and equipment. equipment RTC3401A Control weeds. 5217L Control Weeds RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases 5217M Control pests / diseases / disorders. and disorders. RTC3701A Respond to emergencies 5217N Respond to emergencies 20 2 RTD2507A Undertake sampling and testing 5217P Undertake sampling and testing of of water. water. RTF3012A Implement a plant nutrition 5217AY Implement a plant nutrition program 20 2 program. RTF3014A Implement a propagation plan. 5217AZ Implement a propagation plan 20 2 RTF3033A Implement a maintenance 5217BA Implement a maintenance program for 20 2 program for hydroponic systems. hydroponic systems. RTF3215A Install hydroponic systems. 5217BB Install hydroponic systems. RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse 5217BC Sample soils and analyse results. results. RTF3510A Design and prepare growing 5217BD Design and prepare growing media. media. RTE3006A Establish pastures and crops for 5217Q Establish pastures and crops for livestock production. livestock production. RTE3009A Undertake agricultural crop 5217R Crop harvesting activities 20 5 harvesting activities. RTE3022A Undertake agricultural crop 5217S Undertake agricultural crop maintenance activities. maintenance activities. RTE3024A Undertake preparation of land 5217T Undertake preparation of land for 20 5 for agricultural crop production. agricultural crop production. RTE3029A Establish agricultural crops. 5217U Establish agricultural crops 20 5 RTE3030A Harvest horticultural crops 5217V Harvest horticultural crops mechanically mechanically. RTE3037A Save, prepare and store 5217W Save, prepare and store agricultural agricultural seed seed. RTE3103A Apply quality assurance 5217X Apply quality assurance procedures in 20 2 procedures in wool preparation. wool preparation. RTE3107A Carry out post-shearing 5217Y Carry out post-shearing procedures. procedures RTE3108A Class fleece wool. 5217Z Class wool RTE31111A Appraise wool using industry 5216P Appraise wool using industry descriptions. descriptions. RTE3113A Identify and draft livestock. 5216Q Identify and draft livestock. RTE3114A Implement feeding plans for 5216R Implement feeding plans for livestock. livestock. RTE3117A Coordinate milking operations. 5216S Coordinate milking operations. RTE3118A Implement feeding plans for 5216T Implement feeding plans for intensive intensive production. production. RTE3120A Prepare facilities for shearing 5216U Prepare for shearing and crutching. and crutching. RTE3122A Prepare livestock for shearing. 5216V Prepare livestock for shearing. RTE3126A Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system. 5216W Reuse effluent / manure intensive production Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 19 of 34

20 delivered HSC VET courses for schools 2006 RTE3136A Names Comply with industry animal 5216X Animal welfare requirements welfare requirements. RTE3141A Prepare fleece wool for classing. 5216Y Prepare fleece wool for classing. RTE3142A Prepare skirtings and oddments. 5216Z Prepare skirtings and oddments. RTE3143A Monitor intensive livestock production growing environments. 5217AA Monitor intensive livestock production growing environments. RTE3145A Press Wool. 5217AB Press wool. RTE3148A Assess conformation of horses. 5217AC Assess conformation of horses. RTE3210A Plan and construct an electric 5217AD Plan and construct an electric fence. fence. RTE3304A Maintain and service shearing 5217AE Maintain and service shearing handpieces. handpieces. RTE3313A Monitor and provide advice on 5217AF Monitor milking machine cleaning. cleaning milking machines. RTE3317A Carry out minor service of 5217AG Minor service of milking equipment milking equipment. RTE3318A Prepare combs and cutters for 5217AH Prepare combs and cutters machine shearing. RTE3506A Monitor weather conditions 5217AJ Monitor weather conditions 20 2 RTE3504A Troubleshoot drainage systems. 5217AK Troubleshoot drainage systems. RTE3605A Troubleshoot irrigation systems. 5217AL Troubleshoot irrigation systems RTE3606A Measure drainage system 5217AM Measure drainage system performance performance. RTE3607A Measure irrigation delivery 5217AN Measure irrigation delivery system 20 5 system performance. performance. RTE3509A Operate fertigation equipment. 5217AP Operate fertigation equipment RTE3610A Operate gravity-fed irrigation 5217AQ Operate gravity-fed irrigation systems. systems. RTE3612A Implement a maintenance 5217AR Maintenance for irrigation system 20 5 program for an irrigation system. RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS 5217AS Carry out workplace OHS procedures procedures. RTE3714A Maintain and monitor 5217AT Maintain and monitor environmental 20 2 environmental work practices. work practices. RTE3901A Comply with industry quality 5217AU Comply with industry quality assurance 20 2 assurance requirements. requirements. RTE3904A Keep records for a primary 5217AV Primary Production Business Records 20 2 production business. RTE3907A Use hand held e-business tools. 5217AW Use hand held e-business tools. RTE3908A Maintain and monitor feed stocks. 5217AX Maintain and monitor feed stocks. Subgroup 2: WORK PLACEMENT MODULES FOR EXTENSION COURSES Complete 5125 CL Work Placement 4 (14 hours) for 60 hours Extension Course (1 Unit HSC credit) Complete 5216MB Work Placement 2A (35 hours) for 120 hours Extension Course (2 Units HSC credit) Extension courses only: Course excluding work placement 60 to 120hrs Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 20 of 34

21 delivered HSC VET courses forms schools 2006 Primary Industries Framework Amenity Horticulture Pathway Course No. for enrolment 5216 Credential available Certificate II in Horticulture - RTF20103 Curriculum Centre Primary Industries & Natural Resources BOS Course No./HSC Unit value Exclusions Some modules also part of Traineeship course? Preliminary Year HSC Year Students may not undertake Yes unit unit the same or equivalent units of unit unit / VET modules in unit sp unit sp more than one VET course unit sp unit sp BOS ACE Manual, p unit sp unit sp unit ext unit ext unit ext unit ext HSC Examination Advanced Standing in other courses (Note: All courses are AQF credentials) Students achieving units of in this HSC Curriculum Framework can apply to have those units recognised in other Rural Production Training Package Qualifications (eg Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management)- BOS Syllabus Part A p42, cited in Syllabus 5216 Part B (7.1) Who is this course for? Preliminary and HSC year students What is this course about? What will students be doing? Students will be achieving nationally recognised units of at AQF level 2 (240 hours and Specialisation Courses) and AQF level 3 (Extension courses) towards qualifications in the Horticulture Training Package RTF03, particularly the Certificate II in Horticulture RTF Students will attempt Mandatory competencies from the HSC Primary Industries Curriculum Framework 240 hour courses and additional Elective competencies with a Plants focus contributing towards a Certificate II in (Amenity) Horticulture. Students entered for the Extension courses are able to undertake additional competencies at Certificate III level. Work Placement (Mandatory BOS Syllabus requirement) All students entered in an HSC Industry Curriculum Framework must undertake the hours of Work Placement prescribed by the BOS Syllabus for the BOS course or courses entered. In any TVET course delivery agreement where is responsible for organising and supervising the mandatory Work Placement, students must be enrolled in the appropriate TVET Work Placement (s). The specific TVET course module list for each of the following: 120/240 hours courses Specialisation courses Extension courses Part-time paid work may fulfil part of the work placement requirement Recognition from HSC to courses (credit transfer opportunities) Please refer to the HSC/ credit transfer website for the most current information on credit transfer arrangements. Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 21 of 34

22 delivered HSC VET courses forms schools 2006 Certificate II in Amenity Horticulture (RTF 20103) 120/240 hours HSC courses (2 or 4 units HSC course credit) Group 1 Subgroup 1 must be completed and at least one of subgroups 2, 3 must be completed. Names Subgroup 1: MANDATORY COMPETENCIES For 120 hours HSC course complete the 5 competencies/modules in bold text and Work Placement 1 (5216M) For 240 hours HSC course complete all 9 competencies/ modules and BOTH Work Placement s 1 and 2 (5216M& 5216N) RTC2701A Follow OHS Procedures 5215A Follow OHS Procedures RTC2702A Observe environmental work 5215B practices. Environmental Work Practices 15 3 RTC2704A Provide basic first aid. 5215C Provide Basic First Aid RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry. 5215D Work Effectively in Industry 15 3 RTC2801A Participate in workplace 5215E communications. Workplace Communications 10 2 RTC2209A Install, maintain and repair 5215F Install, Maintain and Repair Fencing fencing. RTC2401A Treat weeds 5215G Treat Weeds 10 2 RTC2706A Apply chemicals under 5215H Apply Chemicals Under Supervision supervision RTE2503A 5215N Observe and Report on Weather Observe and report on weather. 5216M Work Placement N Work Placement Subgroup 2 (Optional) At least 6 and no more than 8 modules must be completed. RTC2012A Plant trees and shrubs. 5215AP Plant Trees and Shrubs 15 3 RTC2016A Recognise plants. 5215AQ Recognise Plants RTC2026A 5215AR Undertake Propagation Activities Undertake propagation activities. RTC2404A Treat plant pests, diseases and 5215AS Treat Plant Pest Disease Disorder disorders RTC2210A Maintain properties and 5215J Maintain Properties & Structures structures. RTC2301A Undertake operational 5215K maintenance of machinery Maintenance of Machinery RTC2307A Operate machinery and 5215L Operate Machinery and Equipment equipment. RTC2309A Operate tractors. 5215M Operate Tractors 30 5 RTF2013A Pot-on plants. 5216A Pot-on Plants 5 2 RTF2014A Prepare and maintain plant 5216B Prepare & maintain Plant Displays displays. RTF2017A Prune shrubs and small trees. 5216C Prune Shrubs and Small Trees RTF2024A Tend nursery plants. 5216D Tend Nursery Plants 10 2 RTF2025A Transplant small trees. 5216E Transplant Small Trees RTF2504A Determine basic properties of 5216F Basic Prop. Of Soil/Growing Media soil/growing media Subgroup 3 (optional) No more than 2 modules may be completed. RTE2010A Establish horticultural crops. 5215AHJ Establish Horticultural Crops RTE2011A Assist agricultural crop Agricultural Crop Establishment 5215AK establishment. RTE2021A Support horticultural crop Horticultural Crop Harvesting 5215AL harvesting Updated April 2006 Primary Industries Page 22 of 34