Campus Details: ________________ Warragul Campus 71 Warragul-Korumburra Road Warragul (03) 5622 6000 ________________ Classes/Training Students will receive a minimum of four
face-to-face individual training sessions per year. In addition, students may request access to a CCG trainer for supervision and support during our business operating hours.
Students will be provided with a learning program to follow for self-paced learning between sessions.
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Course duration: This course consists of approximately 42 weeks of structured training. Students can begin their
training at any time in consultation with the Program Leader.
Course outline and delivery: The Certificate IV in Horticulture is aimed at individuals responsible for all aspects of harvesting, cultivating and maintaining plants, whilst working independently or supervising others. Topics may include developing soil health and a plant nutrition program; sampling soils and interpreting results; and recruiting, selecting and inducting staff. To achieve this qualification 12 units are required to be successfully completed including 1 core and 11 elective units.
What is Workplace Training: Workplace based training offers the convenience of bringing training to your door and is a great way to learn new skills. CCG’s approach to training is a combination of theory, instruction and structured on-the-job learning which allows hands-on practical applicatihands-on and practice of the theory. The most significant benefits of workplace based training include:
Minimal disruption to work flow;
Training is relevant to and tied in with existing or proposed work tasks;
Students are able to apply new skills in their job role as they progress
In workplace based programs, the training is the responsibility of CCG, the student and the employer. A qualified and experienced workplace trainer is allocated to the student with training visits scheduled for every 6-8 weeks, depending on your program and are approximately 1-5 hours in duration, however times may vary depending on the individual’s needs. This training must be conducted in an area away from the learner’s normal work area and may occur one-on-one or in small groups. The student will also be required to complete tasks in their own time and submit work to the trainer.
Our workplace trainers integrate the learning requirements of the relevant qualification being studied with the learner’s daily duties and tasks. The CCG trainer will use a variety of techniques to introduce the learning topics. These techniques might include: discussion, demonstration, activities, role plays and simulations and are designed to establish the knowledge and skills that the learner will need to practice and develop before assessment.
Unique Student Identifier: If you're studying Nationally Recognised Training in Australia from 1 January 2015, you are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Your USI links to an online account that contains all your training records and results that you have completed from 1 January 2015 onwards. You will need to give your USI to Community College Gippsland when you enrol. Visit www.usi.gov.au for further instructions or CCG can provide you with a simple guide to assist if required.
Course code: AHC40410 Course title: Certificate IV in Horticulture (Workplace Training)
TESTIMONIALS...
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John Blake, Drouin ________________
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Trevor Black, Leongatha ________________
2016 Course Content:
Unit code: Unit title: Nom hrs
AHCOHS401A Maintain occupational health and safety processes 70 Electives:
AHCPCM401A Recommend plants and cultural practices 80
AHCPCM402A Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program 90
AHCPGD402A Plan a plant establishment program 80
AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results 60
AHCBUS402A Cost a project 50
AHCBUS404A Operate within a budget framework 50
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40
AHCNAR401A Supervise natural area restoration works 80
AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance 50
AHCLSC401A Supervise landscape project works 80
AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants 120
Nominal hour duration 850
* Amenity fee: Students are able to attend class at the Warragul Campus to complete their training in consultation with their employer and the Program Leader. Community College Gippsland charges an amenity fee, on a per nominal hour basis, for units that you attend at a CCG Campus. Should you select to attend the campus to complete a unit/s, you will be charged accordingly (in consultation with your Program Leader).
CCG entry requirements: Students need to be 15 years or over. Students enrolling into an accredited course are to apply directly through the College by completing an application form prior to course commencement. Students will be contacted and interviewed by a Program Leader once an application form has been completed. Course application forms are available from the ‘Forms and Guides’ section on the website or directly from the Campus. Selection will be based on the outcome of this interview. During the interview the prospective student’s interests and suitability for the program will be determined. Applicants will be encouraged to discuss their needs in relation to their training participation individual needs which will be documented in the Pre-Training review and held within the individuals training file. Please refer to the Student Enrolment Policy.
Qualification entry requirements: Nil
Material requirements: Students will receive access to our CCG online Moodle resources. If attending campus, students will need to wear appropriate clothing to class and supply a hat, sunscreen and protective clothing for outside workshops.
Pathways: Upon successful completion of this course, students may undertake the Diploma of Horticulture (AHC50410).
Licensing/Regulatory requirements: There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements.
Potential job titles: Senior Horticulturist, Horticulture Team Leader
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. People with a disability are encouraged to apply.
2016 Fee Structure: Fees are calculated individually based on the units you enrol in per calendar year.
The total nominal hours are multiplied by the rates applicable to you, as per below.
Government Funded Full Fee Rate Tuition fee: $4.00 Amenity fee *: $0.00 _______________
Concession Fee Rate Tuition fee: $0.80 Amenity fee *: $0.00 _______________
Fee for Service Rate Tuition fee: $5.85 Amenity fee *: $0.00 _______________
Please note: There are no material fees
for this qualification. _______________
The approximate value of the funding provided by the Government towards this course is $10.00 per nominal hour. _______________
Please note: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
2016 Course Information (Statement of Fees)
How do the fees work?
Are you entitled to a Government funded place?
You may be eligible to receive Government funding that supports the fees associated with the course. If you have a concession card and are eligible for a funded place you will be charged a lessor fee. If you are not eligible for a funded place you pay a different fee. CCG can provide students with a Payment Plan option for Accredited Courses as well as VET FEE-Help for Diploma level courses to assist with fee payments. Check against the list below and see if you are eligible for funding. If you are you will need to bring supporting documents to the interview as proof of evidence.
Funded place Student Eligibility
To be eligible for a funded place you must meet the following criteria:
You must reside permanently in Victoria and meet one of the following citizen/residency status: o an Australian citizen; or
o a holder of a permanent visa; or o a New Zealand citizen; and
The enrolment year is from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016 inclusive and you need to be either:
o under 20 years of age (as at 1 January in the year of commencement of training) and seeking to enrol in nationally recognised training; or
o over 20 years of age (as at 1 January in the year of commencement of training) and seeking to enrol in nationally recognised training in a Foundation Skills List course; or
o over 20 years of age (as at 1 January in the year of commencement of training) and seeking to enrol in nationally recognised training as an Apprentice (not Trainee); or
o over 20 years of age (as at 1 January in the year of commencement of training) and seeking to enrol in training in the Victorian Certificate of Education or the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Intermediate or Senior); or
o over 20 years of age (as at 1 January in the year of commencement of training) and seeking to enrol in nationally recognised training in a course that is at a higher qualification level than the highest qualification held at the time of the scheduled commencement of training.
If you are eligible for a funded place you are entitled to:
Commence a maximum of two government subsidised courses in a calendar year. Where an individual is enrolled in a course(s) that is scheduled to commence at a later date in that calendar year, this course(s) must be counted for the purpose of this clause when assessing eligibility;
Undertake a maximum of two government subsidised courses at any one time;
Commence a maximum of two government subsidised courses at the same level within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) in their lifetime; and
Commence a maximum of two government subsidised accredited courses with the title “Course in…‟ in their lifetime. If you are eligible for a funded place you will need to bring the following supporting documents to the interview.
1. Proof of Australian Citizenship/Residency
Please bring one of the following documents to the interview to provide proof of Australian Citizenship/Residency: o A ‘green’ Medicare card
o A current Australian/New Zealand passport o An Australian Birth Certificate (not an extract) o A Naturalisation Certificate
o Permanent resident documentation
o Formal documentation issued by the Australian Department of Immigration confirming permanent residence o A signed declaration by a relevant referee (refer to the 2016 Guidelines for determining Student Eligibility and
Supporting Evidence Guide). 2. Under 20 years old
If you are under the age of 20, you will need to bring one of the following documents plus your Citizenship/Residency document to the interview:
o A current drivers licence/learners permit o A ‘keypass’ card
o A proof of age card
VET FEE-HELP
Community College Gippsland is an approved VET provider of the Australian Government loan scheme called VET FEE-HELP. VET FEE-HELP is available to assist eligible students studying higher level vocational education and training (VET) qualifications to pay their tuition fees. Higher level VET qualifications are at the diploma level and above. For a trial period, VET FEE-HELP will also be available for a limited number of certificate IV qualifications. VET FEE-HELP can be used to pay all or part of an eligible student’s tuition fees, but cannot be used for additional study costs such as accommodation or text books.
Fee Structures
The Victorian Training Guarantee provides an entitlement to a government subsidised place in accredited vocational education and training for all courses, subject to eligibility guidelines. Students who are not eligible for government subsidised training may choose to undertake Full Fee/Fee for Service training. Full Fee or Fee for Service tuition relates to all students who are not eligible to attract a subsidised or funded training place through any Government Initiatives. If you are not eligible for the Victorian Training Guarantee and do not meet any other funding criteria, then you are still able to undertake your qualification with CCG on a full fee paying basis. Fee structures are made up of the following:
Tuition fees: are associated with the teaching and training elements of the course Material fees: cover the cost of course resources and consumables
Amenity fees: supports the provision of amenities and services, not of an academic nature, available to students
Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. For an individual quotation of fees payable, please contact our Customer Service Team.
Pre Training Review
Prior to commencing your training, a CCG representative will conduct a Pre Training Review with you. You will be required to complete an online skills review (takes approximately 30 minutes) and complete a document with a series of questions relating to general work and learning experiences. These processes provide CCG with an indication as to your literacy and numeracy levels and provide an idea of the level of study that would be best for you. If there are areas identified where you may need assistance or support, CCG has a range of Adult Literacy and Numeracy programs that could be of interest and available to you.
Skills Recognition
Skills recognition is a generic term that can be used to cover the ways in which an individual’s skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications can be formally acknowledged. These may include:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Credit Transfer (CT)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Recognition of Prior Learning is a process where a person with work
experience or previous informal learning, can apply to have their skills and knowledge assessed, with the aim of getting a formal qualification. If you wish to apply for RPL you need to indicate this during this interview process.
Credit Transfer (CT) and National Recognition (NR): if you have previously completed an accredited course with
units that are identified as equivalent to the units in the course you are interested in you may be able to apply for Credit Transfer. CCG recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued to students by other Registered Training Organisation's (RTO’s) within Australia. The CCG Representative will inform you of what documentation you need to provide if you wish to apply.
COURSE FEES
Course fees are calculated per calendar year, from January to December. They are formulated dependent on the number of units and hours you are enrolling in and in accordance with your eligibility status. Additional fees may be charged for materials and amenities relating to your study. You will be provided with a Statement of Fees quote for your proposed training prior to enrolment.
Payment Plans are available for you if you require support to enrol into your course. This can be set up at the time of enrolment. VET FEE HELP is also available for Diploma level courses.
Students have two payment options, dependant on the total course fee that must be completed before the course commences to confirm their enrolment. Students must pay in full (total fee cost may incur invoice arrangement) or enter into the Payment Plan Direct Debit option, (excluding VET FEE-Help applicants) before any training can commence.
Option 1 - Payment in full:
Students who wish to pay their fees in full and are enrolling into a course where the total course fees are under $1000.00 must pay in full before the course commences to confirm their enrolment.
Students who wish to pay for the course in full and are enrolling into course where the total course fees are over $1000.00 will be required to pay $1000.00 upon enrolment and will be invoiced the remaining fees progressively across the duration of the training delivered. Invoicing for the remaining fees will occur at one third and two thirds of the course duration and at no more than $1500.00 in any one invoice.
Option 2 - Direct Debit:
Students must enter into the Payment Plan option as a Direct Debit agreement which requires a deposit of 10% of all course fees and materials. The Direct Debit incurs a $20.00 administration fee on top of the course fee (not applicable for Pre Accredited courses, Short Courses or VETiS courses).
Direct Debit for all courses attracts a minimum deposit of 10% of the course fee for the units selected for the calendar year and requires a minimum repayment of $30.00 per fortnight. All fees are required to be paid in full before completion of the course and certificates will not be issued until fees have been entirely paid.
Fee Refunds
If you withdraw from your course by written notice within 4 weeks of the course commencement date (using the Course Withdrawal form) you will receive a refund on your tuition fee, minus a $50.00 administration fee. A refund of any materials purchased from CCG will be dependent on the condition of the unused materials and is determined by the Program Leader of the course. The form must be submitted to the Customer Service Officer or Program Leader at any CCG campus location.
You are not entitled to any refund if you withdraw after the four week period.
If a course is cancelled by CCG at any time during the period of a person’s enrolment, CCG will refund the pro-rata portion of the tuition fees, amenity fees, and fees for materials that have not been used prior to the date of cancellation.
For Students enrolled in Diploma courses under VET FEE-HELP, the refunds are subject to VET FEE-HELP requirements and require separate information. This will be provided to you on request.
Training and Assessment
Throughout your study you will complete assessments for each unit of competence against the training you have received. You will receive a Student Assessment Guide that outlines the tasks for each unit of competence that you will be assessed against. You are expected to attempt each assessment task outlined in the Student Assessment Guide. CCG will retain your original work submitted. Once the tasks have been attempted you will receive feedback from your Trainer and Assessor on the outcomes achieved.
Student Transition into New Qualifications
Accredited courses and qualifications are continually being updated and improved to meet current industry standards. If you are enrolled in a course or qualification that is superseded during the time of your enrolment you may be required to transition into the new qualification. This transition will be discussed with students on an individual basis.
Student access to records
Access to your student records is available and can be obtained by request with your Teacher/Trainer or Program Leader. You will need to complete and submit the form “602-1A Student access to records” which is available on the website under the Forms and Guides link or in hard copy from Customer Service.
Issuing of Results
All students are issued with a Statement of Results, Statement of Attainment or Certification upon completion of their study. CCG holds a Graduation Ceremony for all graduates at the beginning of each year. If required, students can purchase a replacement Certificate or Statement of Attainment for a fee of $20.00 or request a copy of the original for a fee of $10.00.
Student Feedback Surveys
During your course you will be asked to complete an online student survey. It takes about 10 minutes and gives you the opportunity to tell CCG about your learning experience. You may also be contacted by the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research to participate in the National Student Outcomes Survey. This is conducted by the Department and the information is used for audit and review purposes.
Student Services
CCG has a Student Support Officer available 3 days per week. To make an appointment to see the Student Support Officer, please call 5622 6000.
Access & Equity
In accordance with the Equal Opportunity legislation, CCG treats every student fairly and without discrimination in the training environment. Please refer to our Policies and Procedures under the Forms and Guides link on our website for further information.
Student Handbook
The CCG Student Handbook is available on our website under the Forms and Guides link and contains detailed information on all aspects of the training, assessment and operations at CCG.
Complaints and Appeals
CCG has a formal and informal complaints and appeals policy available from the website or a hard copy is available from Customer Service upon request.
