OverviewAbout this course
Learn industry best practices from experts to operate and maintain the health and quality of your orchard floor and canopy. Maximise the influence of aspects of your orchard such as light, ground cover, water availability, cover crops, and more.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
Manage orchard floor and canopy for fruit production and tree health
Identify tree structures and shapes
Manage soil, select ground cover crops or mulches, understand water availability and maintain soil fertility
Learn pruning techniques, explore training systems, understand related pests and diseases, and manage inputs for quality yield
Monitor orchard health, understand seasonal tasks in management, prioritise worker safety
Determine site data and characteristics for analysing soil information, documenting soil health and determining readily available water
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
Specialist skills related to orchard floor and canopy management, including soil testing and amendment, ground cover selection and maintenance, pruning techniques, and pest/disease identification and control methods.
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
An interest in orchard floor and canopy management
A reasonable level of physical fitness to undertake manual tasks
PPE clothing, including a cotton long-sleeved shirt, cotton long-sleeved pants, leather work boots and a brimmed hat suitable for working outdoors
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysWhere can this course take you?
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: orchard worker/orchard hand, fruit picker/harvester, pruner, irrigation technician, orchard manager and agronomist.
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
There are no core units in this course
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