Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the production horticulture industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the production horticulture industry.
The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture in the case of mixed enterprises.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 12
- Core Units = 1
- Elective Units = 11
Core Units
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCWHS401 |
Maintain work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
- Select 3 units from Group A
- Select 5 units from Group A or B
- 3 units may be selected from Group B or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in production horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4
Group A
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCCHM401 |
Minimise risks in the use of chemicals* AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals |
AHCCHM402 |
Plan and implement a chemical use program* AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals |
AHCIRG408 |
Schedule irrigations |
AHCPCM401 |
Recommend plants and cultural practices |
AHCPCM402 |
Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program |
AHCPHT402 |
Develop a crop regulation program |
AHCPHT404 |
Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program |
AHCNSY401 |
Plan a growing-on program |
AHCNSY402 |
Plan a propagation program |
AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
Group B
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCBUS404 |
Operate within a budget framework |
AHCBUS405 |
Participate in an e-business supply chain |
FDFTEC3001A |
Participate in a HACCP team* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFFS2001A |
Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFFS3001A |
Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety program* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
AHCIRG402 |
Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system |
AHCIRG404 |
Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program |
AHCIRG434 |
Manage surface irrigation systems |
AHCORG401 |
Manage biodynamic production |
AHCORG403 |
Manage organic soil improvement |
AHCPHT401 |
Assess olive oil for style and quality |
AHCPHT403 |
Develop harvesting and processing specifications to produce an olive oil |
AHCPHT405 |
Manage mushroom substrate preparation |
AHCPHT406 |
Control Phase II mushroom substrate process |
AHCPHT407 |
Manage mushroom crop development |
AHCPHT408 |
Oversee vineyard practices |
AHCSOL402 |
Develop a soil use map for a property |
AHCWRK401 |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
AHCWRK402 |
Provide information on issues and policies |
AHCWRK403 |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is equivalent to AHC40310 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72