TRAINING FOR
Successful completion of this course may assist the student to gain employment in the following fields: Parks Superintendent, Head Ranger, Parks Manager, Technical Officer, Park Interpretation Officer, Recreation Facility Manager, Vocational Trainer.
REQUIREMENTS
1200 hours minimum nominal duration, including 100 hoursindustry conference/seminars/meetings
Being a self paced learning program, the student can study at a rate according to their own needs and capabilities.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no academic pre-requisites for this course but it is expected that successful applicants have achieved an educational level that will enable the completion of the courseobjectives.
Entry to this course is based on a person with 5 years industry experience; a high school diploma, or a mature-aged student.
Exemptions
Exemptions on past studies at diploma or higher levels may be granted (to cover no more than 33% of the entire course). A formal submission of Recognition of Prior Learning may be made, to achieve exemptionsbased on formal studies and experience (RPL forms are available on request).
COURSE CONTENT
COURSE CONTENT
A. Compulsory core modules
The following FIVE modules are compulsory:
- Biochemistry – Plants BSC102
- Computer Studies I BIT100
- Instructional Skills BWR109
- Business Studies BBS101
- Workplace Health & Safety VBS103
B. Electives
Choose any 5 modules from the following list:
- Recreation Leadership VRE100 (VRE100)
- Horticultural Marketing BHT304
- Botany I – Plant Physiology And Taxonomy BSC104
- Horticulture I BHT101
- Horticulture II BHT102
- Event Management BRE209
- Soil Management – Horticulture BHT105
- Plant Protection BHT207
- Arboriculture I BHT106
- Landscaping I BHT109
- Landscaping II BHT214
- Landscape Construction BHT111
- Propagation I BHT108
- Irrigation – Crops BHT304
- Leisure Facility Management I BRE205
**Students are required to attain a current Senior First Aid Certificate during the period of study.
C. Workplace Oriented Research
Two (2) Research projects must be undertaken to satisfy the Diploma requirement . Well-organised study guides have been developed for Research Project I & II to work through in order to satisfy this part of the course (200 hours).
Each project will deal with a distinct aspect of workplace activity, and culminate in a written formal report of a length appropriate to the nature of the project.
D. Industry Conferences/Seminars/Meetings
Learners must attend 100 hours (minimum) of industry seminars within the period of the course. These may include such things as industry conferences, seminars, or professional society meetings.
A. Compulsory core modules
The following FIVE modules are compulsory: Biochemistry (Plants), Computer Studies,Instructional Skills, Business Studies, and Workplace Health and Safety.
Electives
Choose five (5) modules from the list below:
Recreation Administration & Management I, Recreation Administration & Management II,Recreation Administration & Management III, Horticulture I, Arboriculture I, Turf Care,Irrigation, Park & Playground Design I.
Landscaping I, Landscaping II, Facility Management I, Facility Management II, Recreation Administration & Management IV, Plant Protection, Engineering I, Soil Management,Irrigation Management, Event Management, Horticulture II.
* Students are to attain a Senior First Aid Certificate during the course of study.
WORKPLACE ORIENTED RESEARCH
Three Research projects must be undertaken to satisfy the 300 hour nominal duration. Well organised study guides have been developed for Research Project I,& II to work through in order to satisfy this part of the course.
Each project will deal with a distinct aspect of workplace activity, and culminate in a written formal report of a length appropriate to the nature of the project.
Each project will deal with a distinct aspect of workplace activity, and culminate in a written formal report of a length appropriate to the nature of the project.
INDUSTRY CONFERENCE/SEMINARS/MEETINGS
You must attend 100 hours (minimum) of industry seminars within the period of the course. These may include such things as industry conferences or seminars, or professional society meetings.
COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY
| COURSE COMPONENT | NUMBER OF MODULES | NOMINAL HOURS |
| Compulsory Core Modules | 5 | 500 |
| Electives | 5 | 500 |
| Industry Research Projects | 2 | 200 |
| Industry Assoc. Conference/Seminars/Meetings | 1 | 100 |
