Certificate II irrigation

Our courses in irrigation are designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the agribusiness and irrigation construction industries. Employees are likely to be involved in a wide range of tasks, working under limited supervision. Tasks could include: basic metal fabrication and repair, operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment as well as assisting with installation and troubleshooting.

Length of study

The length of this course is 12 months full-time and 18 months part-time. (Approximately 10-20 hours should be given to complete each unit - depending on your subject knowledge and time spent on study sessions)

Delivery modes

Fit your learning around your lifestyle - because the course is delivered online, you have the flexibility of when and where you wish to complete your business training.

Complete the course faster depending on the time you have available! This certificate course of 12 units is typically completed within 1 year, but you can finish earlier by increasing the time you dedicate to your studies.

Enrolment

You can start your course at any time - there are no semester or course date to wait for. There are two options for enrolment: Firstly you can fill out the enrolment form and post or fax back to RMT or you can fill out the online enrolment form.

Course units

This is an example only of how units can be packaged to suit an individual learner or enterprise. In no way is this mandatory. Please see attached brochure for more details on course units.
You are required to complete 17 units, made up of 4 core unit and 13 elective units

  • RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures
  • RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices
  • RTC2705A Work effectively in the industry
  • RTC2801A Participate in workplace communications
  • RTC2601A Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation
  • RTC2602A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation
  • RTE2605A Maintain gravity-fed irrigation systems
  • RTE2606A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
  • RTE2603A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes
  • RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision
  • BCC2009A Carry out concrete work
  • MEM9.1AA Draw and interpret sketch
  • BCC2001A Carry out basic site survey
  • RTE2804A Provide information on products and services
  • RTF2504A Determine basic properties of soil/growing media
  • BCC2003A Assist with excavation and support installation
  • RTE2604A Maintain drainage systems