Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for management job roles in the horticulture industry.
Individuals with this qualification take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.
Work must comply with health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must:
- have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent):
- AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
- AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants
- AHCPMG301 Control weeds
- AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
- AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
OR
- have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the horticulture industry.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 10 units of competency:
- 3 core units plus
- 7 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 2 units must be from group A
- 3 units not already selected must be from groups A or B
- the remaining 2 units must be selected from electives listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
AHCWHS503 |
Manage workplace health and safety processes |
AHCWRK513 |
Write and present reports |
AHCWRK520 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability |
Elective Units
Group A
AHCBUS511 |
Manage enterprise staff requirements |
AHCBUS514 |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
AHCBUS515 |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
AHCBUS518 |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports |
Group B
AHCCHM501 |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
AHCIRG508 |
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs |
AHCIRG509 |
Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan |
AHCLPW506 |
Develop a management plan for a designated area |
AHCMOM501 |
Manage machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM502 |
Implement a machinery management system |
AHCPCM507 |
Diagnose plant health problems |
AHCPCM510 |
Collect and classify plants |
AHCPCM511 |
Specify plants for landscapes |
AHCPGD506 |
Manage parks and reserves |
AHCPGD507 |
Manage plant cultural practices |
AHCPHT511 |
Develop a horticultural production plan |
AHCWRK506 |
Collect and manage data |
AHCWRK517 |
Interpret legislation |
BSBHRM525 |
Manage recruitment and onboarding |
BSBPMG430 |
Undertake project work |
Group C
AHCAGB611 |
Analyse business performance |
AHCARB508 |
Identify, select and specify trees |
AHCARB509 |
Develop an arboricultural impact assessment report |
AHCARB510 |
Specify and audit tree work |
AHCARB513 |
Examine and assess trees |
AHCBUS410 |
Report on a project |
AHCDES505 |
Prepare a landscape design |
AHCDES508 |
Design sustainable landscapes |
AHCDES509 |
Assess landscape sites |
AHCIRG507 |
Audit irrigation systems |
AHCLSC504 |
Survey and establish site levels |
AHCLSC505 |
Manage landscape projects |
AHCPCM602 |
Develop and implement a plant health management strategy |
AHCPGD508 |
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens |
AHCPGD509 |
Develop and implement a streetscape management plan |
AHCPGD510 |
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
AHCPHT512 |
Manage a controlled growing environment |
AHCPMG508 |
Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan |
AHCSOL406 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
AHCSOL505 |
Monitor and manage soils for production |
AHCTRF505 |
Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces |
AHCWAT503 |
Manage water systems |
AHCWAT505 |
Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture |
AHCWAT506 |
Identify carryover water or continuous accounting |
AHCWRK514 |
Manage trial and research material |
AHCWRK515 |
Assess new industry developments |
AHCWRK516 |
Implement professional practice |
AHCWRK518 |
Provide specialist advice to clients |
AHCWRK519 |
Audit site operations |
AHCWRK521 |
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program |
BSBINS401 |
Analyse and present research information |
TLIL5019 |
Implement and monitor transport logistics |
TLIR4002 |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management |
AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture |
Qualification title change Entry requirements added to qualification Revised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes Added and revised core units list, increased core by 3 units Elective groups A, B and C added Removed and updated elective units |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72