AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture

Release: 2

AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Qualification Description

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture.

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 = 16

Core Units = 5

Elective Units = 11

Core Units

Unit Code	Unit Title
AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes
AHCPCM302	Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPMG301	Control weeds
AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL303	Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas

Elective Units

Select 8 units from elective list below

3 units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3 or 4 may be selected from electives 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 3

NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit

Unit Code	Unit Title
AHCARB301	Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCPCM304	Report on health and condition of trees
AHCARB303	Perform pruning operations
AHCARB305	Dismantle trees
AHCARB306	Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB307	Use advanced climbing techniques* AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees** AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots HLTAID003 Provide first aid
AHCARB308	Install cable and bracing
AHCARB309	Implement a tree protection program
AHCBER301	Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response
AHCBIO302	Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
AHCBER303	Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
AHCBER304	Carry out movement and security procedures
AHCBIO305	Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM303	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304	Transport, handle and store chemicals
AHCIRG303	Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG306	Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG331	Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG332	Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG333	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC301	Set out site for construction works
AHCLSC302	Construct landscape features using concrete
AHCLSC303	Construct brick and or block structures and features
AHCLSC304	Erect timber structures and features
AHCLSC305	Construct stone structures and features
AHCLSC306	Implement a paving project
AHCLSC307	Implement a retaining wall project
AHCLSC308	Install metal structures and features
AHCLSC309	Install water features
AHCLSC310	Implement a tree transplanting program
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCNSY301	Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY302	Receive and dispatch nursery products
AHCNSY303	Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY304	Deliver and promote sales of plants
AHCNSY305	Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY306	Implement a propagation plan
AHCNSY307	Operate fertigation equipment
AHCPCM301	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM303	Identify plant specimens
AHCPGD301	Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD302	Plan and maintain plant displays
AHCPGD303	Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPGD304	Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPGD305	Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCPGD306	Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment
AHCSOL301	Prepare growing media
AHCTRF301	Construct turf playing surfaces
AHCTRF302	Establish turf
AHCTRF303	Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCTRF304	Monitor turf health
AHCTRF305	Renovate sports turf
AHCWAT301	Monitor and operate water treatment processes
AHCWRK305	Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK311	Conduct site inspection
AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
FWPCOT3238	Operate a pole saw
FWPFGM3213	Fall trees manually (advanced)
RIIWHS302D	Implement traffic management plan

Qualification Mapping Information

This qualification is equivalent to AHC30710 Certificate III in Horticulture.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72