CERES VET Programs
CERES is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO TOID 3686) and offers Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20410) and Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (SIT20312) as part of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) program. Training programs are available for the full school year and are tailored to suit the needs of individual students and schools. Courses are held between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Cert II in Horticulture (AHC20410)
Completing Cert II in Horticulture at CERES Community Environment Park provides students with a range of skills that are transferable to a career in horticulture. Students may be involved in propagation, planting and pruning trees and shrubs, landscaping and building, using a chainsaw, plant and weed identification, laying irrigation systems, harvesting plants, working in the industry and applying environmentally sustainable work practices. This course is perfect for students who enjoy working in the outdoors. It can be an introduction to a career, further study or apprenticeship in gardening, vegetation management and restoration, landscaping, parks and gardens management, nurseries and propagation. CERES Community Environment Park, a 4.5 hectare farm in East Brunswick, provides the perfect outdoor classroom for a hands-on, immersion learning experience. Our Honey Lane Organic Market Garden, Propagation Area, Permaculture and Bushfood Nursery and extensive productive site provides a unique learnscape for students. Horticulture students are involved in the full garden cycle from planting the seed to harvesting the crops and building and landscaping projects.
As part of the course enrolment process we provide a short Literacy & Numeracy test to determine any support needs and this will be sent to you. If you do not wish to undertake this you may sign a waiver.
CERES Horticulture can come to you!
Schools can have training in their school ground where CERES can help to create a kitchen garden or indigenous oasis at your school linked to completing their certificate.
Hands on Horticulture Non-accredited Training
CERES also provides non-accredited training for groups. Ask about horticulture programs for Year 7-10 that can be run at CERES and at your school. Minimum program duration of 1 term.
| Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours | Core/elective | |
| 1 | AHCOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | 20 | Core |
| 2 | AHCWRK209A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Core |
| 3 | AHCPCM201A | Recognise plants | 40 | Elective |
| 4 | AHCLSC201A | Assist with landscape construction work | 30 | Elective |
| 5 | AHCNSY203A | Undertake propagation activities | 30 | Elective |
| 6 | AHCPGD201A | Plant trees and shrubs | 20 | Elective |
| 7 | AHCPGD206A | Conduct visual inspection of park facilities | 20 | Elective |
| 8 | AHCINF203A | Maintain properties and structures | 30 | Elective |
| 9 | AHCIRG204A | Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes | 25 | Elective |
| 10 | AHCPMG201A | Treat weeds | 40 | Elective |
| 11 | AHCSOL201A | Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media | 20 | Elective |
| 12 | AHCWRK204A | Work effectively in the industry | 20 | Elective |
| 13 | AHCWRK205A | Participate in workplace communications | 30 | Elective |
| 14 | AHCPGD203A | Prune shrubs and small trees | 35 | Elective |
| 15 | AHCNSY201A | Pot up plants | 25 | Elective |
| 16 | AHCPHT201A | Plant horticultural crops | 25 | Elective |
| 17 | AHCPHT203A | Support horticultural crop harvesting | 25 | Elective |
| 18 | AHCPHT205A | Carry out post harvest operations | 25 | Elective |
To gain a Certificate II in Horticulture students must complete a total of fifteen units comprising of the two core units, a minimum of ten electives from units 3 – 15 and a maximum of three from another certificate (units 16 – 18 are from AHC20310 Certificate II in Production Horticulture).
The suggested nominal hours for the completion of Certificate II in Horticulture are between 290 –730. Contact hours will vary from group to group depending on length of program, learning ability, scheduling and independent learning.
For School Groups > School groups can enrol in the complete Certificate II in Kitchen Operations which can be completed over 2 years, 1 session per week. Training programs are run Monday to Friday 9 – 5pm.
We can tailor the program to each group’s needs. Non-accredited training or partial completion of the Certificate II in Horticulture is available groups.
VETiS Wednesday Enrollments > Wednesday 1:30 – 5pm February to December 2017
Individual enrollment for Youth (early school leavers) and Adults
VETiS Cert II in Horticulture – Young Adults (18-25) – ($1200pp in 2017)
Wednesday Classes – 1:30 – 5pm, Full Certificate is achieved over 2 years.
If you would like to discuss this program further our VET Co-ordinator, Karen Mengell, can be contacted on 9389 0127 or by email via karen.mengell@ceres.org.au.
Register your interest in upcoming courses click on contact VET programs above right.
Contact Lorna Pettifer on lorna@ceres.org.au or 03 9389 0123 for more information.
Cert II in Kitchen Operations (SIT20312)
Completing Cert II in Kitchen Operations at CERES Community Environment Park provides students with a range of skills that are transferable to a career in hospitality. Hospitality students learn kitchen skills whilst preparing freshly harvested produce from our gardens and locally sourced organic produce from our own Market and Grocery. After their hard work in the kitchen students get to enjoy their own cooking and celebrate newly developed skills over shared meals.
CERES Community Kitchen, our hospitality classroom, is a registered commercial kitchen with green technology and sustainable design. Students participate in a range of projects and activities across the CERES site including: Enterprise activities, Pop-Up Restaurants/ Cafes, Cooking and Service.
Please contact Karen Mengell – karen.mengell@ceres.org.au 9389 0127 for more information
| Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours | Core/elective | |
| 1 | BSBWOR203B | Work effectively with others | 15 | Core |
| 2 | SITXFSA101 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 | Core |
| 3 | SITXWHS101 | Participate in safe work practices | 12 | Core |
| 4 | SITHCCC201 | Produce dishes using basic methods of cookery | 45 | Core |
| 5 | SITHCCC101 | Use food preparation equipment | 25 | Core |
| 6 | SITHCCC207 | Use cookery skills effectively | 50 | Core |
| 7 | SITHKOP101 | Clean kitchen premises and equipment | 13 | Core |
| 8 | SITXINV202 | Maintain the quality of perishable items | 10 | Core |
| 9 | SITHCCC102 | Prepare simple dishes | 25 | Elective |
| 10 | SITHCCC103 | Prepare sandwiches | 10 | Elective |
| 11 | SITHCCC202 | Produce appetisers and salads | 25 | Elective |
| 12 | SITHFAB203 | Prepare and serve non alcoholic beverages | 20 | Elective |
| 13 | SITHFAB204 | Prepare and serve espresso coffee | 30 | Elective |
| 14 | BSBCMM201A | Communicate in the workplace | 30 | Elective |
To gain a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations students must complete a total of thirteen units comprising of eight core units and five electives from units 3 -14.
The suggested nominal hours for the completion of Certificate II in Kitchen Operations are between 280 –415. Contact hours will vary from group to group depending on length of program, learning ability, scheduling and independent learning.
For School Groups > School groups can enrol in the complete Certificate II in Kitchen Operations which can be completed over 2 years, 1 session per week. Training programs are run Monday to Friday 9 – 5pm. Applications are now open for 2017 enrollments.
We can tailor the program to each group’s needs. Non-accredited training or partial completion of the Certificate II in Kitchen Operations is available groups.
Contact Karen Mengell on karen.mengell@ceres.org.au or 03 9389 0127 for more information.
CERES runs courses for school groups between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday, with most courses running from 9am until 4pm. CERES courses cater for mixed abilities and can be tailored to the learning needs of the group.
School groups are subject to a per session cost. Please refer to our fee schedule below for school costings.
VETiS Cert II in Horticulture – Young Adults (18-25) – ($1200pp in 2017)
Wednesday Classes – 1:30 – 5pm, Full Certificate is achieved over 2 years.
For further information on CERES VET programs or to book a program please fill out the inquiry form above or contact the Education and Training Manager, Lorna Pettifer on (03) 9389 0123 or via email lorna@ceres.org.au
Fee Policy and Schedule V0912 (2)
Additional Documents:
Refund and Learner Protection Policy
2016 Pricing – School Groups and Individual Students – VETiS