Science & Environment

• Literacy Skills Information

  • We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. See below to check your literacy skills. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level program, or enrol in the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways (FSK10213) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit Education and Community or phone (02) 6207 4872 to have a chat to one of our teachers.

• Transition Information

  • Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

• Subject Cancellations/Changes

  • To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.

Core - complete all 11 subjects

• AHCIRG331   Install pressurised irrigation systems

  • CIT Code:	HORT1344
    Cost:	$140.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information about and determine its suitability for garden beds or turf areas and determine ameliorants or additives to improve it. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCMOM304   Operate machinery and equipment

  • CIT Code:	HORT658
    Cost:	$80.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCPCM301   Implement a plant nutrition program

  • CIT Code:	HORT713
    Cost:	$120.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCPCM302   Provide information on plants and their culture

  • CIT Code:	HORT662
    Cost:	$140.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information to clients and others about plants and their cultural requirements. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCPMG301   Control weeds

  • CIT Code:	HORT642
    Cost:	$140.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities. This unit applies to workers in agriculture, horticulture or land management-based enterprises who are required to carry out the control of weed infestations using cultural, biological and chemical methods to provide effective, economical control of weeds while minimising damage to the environment.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCPMG302   Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

  • CIT Code:	HORT665
    Cost:	$160.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control plant pests, diseases and disorders, taking into consideration Integrated Pest Management options. The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a range of pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms, assess damage or threat to plants and select and apply pest and disease controls and timing of operations. It includes preparing and calibrating equipment, monitoring the effectiveness of controls and keeping records.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCTRF301   Construct turf playing surfaces

  • CIT Code:	HORT708
    Cost:	$180.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct soil profiles for the establishment of high-performance sports and recreational turf surfaces. It applies to the construction of turf playing surfaces in new projects and to the complete renovation of existing soil profiles in sporting, commercial and public recreational open spaces such as golf greens and tees, cricket pitches and other turfed sporting surfaces. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCTRF302   Establish turf

  • CIT Code:	HORT711
    Cost:	$120.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonization in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCTRF303   Implement a grassed area maintenance program

  • CIT Code:	HORT709
    Cost:	$120.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair grassed areas. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCTRF305   Renovate sports turf

  • CIT Code:	HORT721
    Cost:	$120.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement renovation or remediation of a sports turf area for minor projects and seasonal renovations in the turf industry. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCWHS301   Contribute to work health and safety processes

  • CIT Code:	OHSS254
    Cost:	$100.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures. This unit is applicable to individuals. They typically work within clear reporting lines and procedures. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures and work health and safety and other relevant legislation and codes.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

Electives - complete all 5 subjects

• AHCCHM303   Prepare and apply chemicals

  • CIT Code:	HORT643
    Cost:	$140.00
    Description:	This unit covers the process of preparing and applying chemicals and defines the standard required to:  assess the need for chemical use:  comply with safety, chemical label and MSDS requirements;  prepare an application/spray plan;  prepare and apply chemicals;  calibrate application equipment and maintain chemical records.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCCHM304   Transport and store chemicals

  • CIT Code:	HORT644
    Cost:	$100.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors. This unit does not cover operation of specialised chemical application equipment and machinery or application of chemicals. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and pesticide legislation and codes. All work is carried out to comply with Safety Data Sheets, chemical label directions and relevant legislative requirements. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCSOL303   Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

  • CIT Code:	HORT1343
    Cost:	$120.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information about and determine its suitability for garden beds or turf areas and determine ameliorants or additives to improve it. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCWRK309   Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

  • CIT Code:	HORT1345
    Cost:	$100.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. Work routines meet organisational and compliance requirements for ethical handling and welfare of animals, environmental sustainability, work health and safety, and biosecurity appropriate to the work role.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• AHCMOM310   Operate land-forming machinery and equipment

  • CIT Code:	HORT1145
    Cost:	$160.00
    Description:	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate land forming machinery and equipment. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
    Prerequisites:	Nil