Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification Description
The Diploma of Horticulture reflects the role of those who manage amenity horticultural enterprises where a range of skills and knowledge across the breadth of the industry is required or personnel working in horticulture at a level requiring higher technical skills.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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 = 10
- Core Units = 0
- Elective Units = 10
Elective Units
- Select 8 units from electives listed below
- 2 units aligned to AQF level 4 or above may be selected from elective units below or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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AHCARB601 |
Examine and assess trees |
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AHCARB502 |
Identify, select and specify trees |
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AHCARB602 |
Diagnose tree diseases |
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AHCARB504 |
Develop a tree protection program |
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AHCARB505 |
Document and audit tree work |
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AHCBUS501 |
Manage staff |
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AHCBUS502 |
Market products and services |
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AHCBUS503 |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
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AHCBUS504 |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
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AHCBUS508 |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports |
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AHCCHM501 |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
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AHCDES501 |
Design sustainable landscapes |
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AHCDES502 |
Prepare a landscape project design |
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AHCDES503 |
Assess landscape sites |
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AHCHYD501 |
Develop a plan for a hydroponic system |
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AHCIRG501 |
Audit irrigation systems |
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AHCIRG502 |
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs |
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AHCIRG503 |
Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems |
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AHCIRG504 |
Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan |
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AHCIRG505 |
Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program |
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AHCLPW501 |
Develop a management plan for a designated area |
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AHCLSC501 |
Survey and establish site levels |
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AHCLSC502 |
Manage landscape projects |
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AHCLSC503 |
Manage a tree transplanting program |
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AHCMOM501 |
Manage machinery and equipment |
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AHCMOM502 |
Implement a machinery management system |
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AHCPCM501 |
Diagnose plant health problems |
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AHCPCM502 |
Collect and classify plants |
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AHCPCM505 |
Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs |
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AHCPGD501 |
Manage plant cultural practices |
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AHCPGD502 |
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens |
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AHCPGD503 |
Manage parks and reserves |
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AHCPGD504 |
Develop and implement a streetscape management plan |
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AHCPGD505 |
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
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AHCPHT502 |
Develop a horticultural production plan |
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AHCPHT503 |
Manage a controlled growing environment |
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AHCPMG413 |
Define the pest problem |
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AHCPMG507 |
Develop a regional pest management plan |
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AHCPMG508 |
Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan |
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AHCPMG510 |
Develop a pest survey strategy |
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AHCSOL501 |
Monitor and manage soils for production |
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AHCTRF501 |
Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces |
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AHCWAT501 |
Design water treatment systems |
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AHCWAT502 |
Manage water systems |
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AHCWHS501 |
Manage work health and safety processes |
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AHCWRK501 |
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program |
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AHCWRK502 |
Collect and manage data |
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AHCWRK503 |
Prepare reports |
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AHCWRK504 |
Assess new industry developments |
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AHCWRK505 |
Manage trial and/or research material |
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AHCWRK507 |
Implement professional practice |
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AHCWRK508 |
Interpret legislation |
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AHCWRK509 |
Provide specialist advice to clients |
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AHCWRK510 |
Audit site operations |
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AHCWRK511 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
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BSBFIM501 |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
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BSBHRM506 |
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes |
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BSBRES401 |
Analyse and present research information |
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CPPWMT5043A |
Develop and implement an environmental management strategy |
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CPPWMT5045A |
Develop site safety plans |
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PSPPM502B |
Manage complex projects |
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PSPPM503B |
Close complex projects |
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TLIL5019 |
Implement and monitor transport logistics |
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TLIR4002 |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
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TLIR4003 |
Negotiate a contract |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is equivalent to AHC50410 Diploma of Horticulture.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
