Certificate II in Irrigation
National Code: RTE20203

Certificate III in Irrigation
National Code: RTE31303

Certificate IV in Irrigation
National Code: RTE40203

Diploma of Irrigation
National Code: RTE50203

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

These courses in irrigation are designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the agribusiness and irrigation construction industries.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain entry into a wide range of occupations available within the agribusiness industries.

Course Duration

Certificate II - Part-time: One year
Certificate III - Part-time: One year
Certificate IV - Part-time: One year
Diploma - Part-time: Two years

Course Commencement Dates

Enrolments are taken throughout the year. Contact the department for details.

Entrance Requirements

There are no prerequisites to entry at each level. Recognised prior education and/or experience will determine appropriate entry level.

Application Procedures

Apply directly to the Horticulture Department . 

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications and/or prior experience.

Pathways to Further Study

Successful completion of the certificate courses leads to study at the higher levels, including at Diploma level.

Course Outline

Some representative units of competency are listed below:

Level 2

RTC2701A Follow OH&S procedures (20 hrs)
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices (20 hrs)
RTC2704 Provide basic first aid (10 hrs)
RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry (20 hrs)
RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications (30 hrs)
RTE2601A Assist with the operation of gravity-fed irrigation (20 hrs)
RYTE2602A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems (40 hrs)
RTE2603A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes (25 hrs)
RTE2604A Maintain drainage systems (20 hrs)
RTE2605A Maintain gravity-fed irrigation systems (20 hrs)
RTE2606A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems (20 hrs)
WRRCS2B Apply point of sale handling procedures (21 hrs)
WRRSD1B Sell products and service (18 hrs)

Level 3

BCS3050A Connect irrigation system from drinkable water (potable) supply (TBA)
RTC3701A Respond to emergencies (60 hrs)
RTC3805A Coordinate work site activities (70 hrs)
RTE3601A Install irrigation systems (70 hrs)
RTE3603A Install drainage systems (50 hrs)
RTE3604A Troubleshoot drainage systems (30 hrs)
RTE3605A Troubleshoot irrigation systems (50 hrs)
RTE3606A Measure drainage systems performance (70 hrs)
RTE3607A Measure irrigation delivery system performance (70 hrs)
RTE3608A Monitor and operate water treatment processes (70 hrs)
RTE3609A Operate fertigation equipment (70 hrs)
RTE3610A Operate gravity-fed irrigation systems (50 hrs)
RTE3611A Operate pressurised irrigation systems (50 hrs)
RTE3612A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system (50 hrs)
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OH&S procedures (50 hrs)
RTE3714A Maintain and monitor environmental work practices (50 hrs)
WRRCS3B Interact with customers (36 hrs)
WRRS2B Advise on products and services (27 hrs)

Level 4

RTC4701A Implement and monitor the enterprise OH&S program (70 hrs)
RTE4511A Develop a soil use map for a property (100 hrs)
RTE4601A Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction (80 hrs)
RTE4603A Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program (80 hrs)
RTE4605A Schedule irrigations (50 hrs)
RTE4606A Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work (80 hrs)
RTE4607A Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work (80 hrs)
RTE4609A Implement, monitor and adjust irrigation schedules (80 hrs)
WRRI1B Perform stock control procedures (36 hrs)
WRRI5A Maintain and order stock (36 hrs)
WRRS4B Build relationships with customers (36 hrs)

Level 5

RTE5601A Audit irrigation systems (100 hrs)
RTE5602A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs (80 hrs)
RTE5603A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems (120 hrs)
RTE5604A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan (120 hrs)
RTE5605A Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program (120 hrs)
RTE5606A Manage water systems (120 hrs)
WRRO2B Manage sales and service delivery (36 hrs)
WRR05B Control inventory (36 hrs)
RTE5607A Design drainage systems (120 hrs)
RTE5608A Design water treatment systems (120 hrs)

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods for these courses include:

• written activities and assignments
• oral activities
• participation in a group
• written and oral tests
• practical demonstrations or exercises
• projects.

Materials

Students will need to provide writing materials.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate II, III, IV and/or Diploma of Irrigation.

Links

The Victorian Government makes a significant contribution to these programs.