AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture

Release: 1

AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
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

Unit Code	Unit Title
AHCARB601	Examine and assess trees
AHCARB502	Identify, select and specify trees
AHCARB602	Diagnose tree diseases
AHCARB504	Develop a tree protection program
AHCARB505	Document and audit tree work
AHCBUS501	Manage staff
AHCBUS502	Market products and services
AHCBUS503	Negotiate and monitor contracts
AHCBUS504	Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
AHCBUS508	Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
AHCCHM501	Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
AHCDES501	Design sustainable landscapes
AHCDES502	Prepare a landscape project design
AHCDES503	Assess landscape sites
AHCHYD501	Develop a plan for a hydroponic system
AHCIRG501	Audit irrigation systems
AHCIRG502	Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs
AHCIRG503	Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems
AHCIRG504	Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan
AHCIRG505	Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program
AHCLPW501	Develop a management plan for a designated area
AHCLSC501	Survey and establish site levels
AHCLSC502	Manage landscape projects
AHCLSC503	Manage a tree transplanting program
AHCMOM501	Manage machinery and equipment
AHCMOM502	Implement a machinery management system
AHCPCM501	Diagnose plant health problems
AHCPCM502	Collect and classify plants
AHCPCM505	Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs
AHCPGD501	Manage plant cultural practices
AHCPGD502	Plan the restoration of parks and gardens
AHCPGD503	Manage parks and reserves
AHCPGD504	Develop and implement a streetscape management plan
AHCPGD505	Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities
AHCPHT502	Develop a horticultural production plan
AHCPHT503	Manage a controlled growing environment
AHCPMG413	Define the pest problem
AHCPMG507	Develop a regional pest management plan
AHCPMG508	Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan
AHCPMG510	Develop a pest survey strategy
AHCSOL501	Monitor and manage soils for production
AHCTRF501	Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces
AHCWAT501	Design water treatment systems
AHCWAT502	Manage water systems
AHCWHS501	Manage work health and safety processes
AHCWRK501	Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
AHCWRK502	Collect and manage data
AHCWRK503	Prepare reports
AHCWRK504	Assess new industry developments
AHCWRK505	Manage trial and/or research material
AHCWRK507	Implement professional practice
AHCWRK508	Interpret legislation
AHCWRK509	Provide specialist advice to clients
AHCWRK510	Audit site operations
AHCWRK511	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBFIM501	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM506	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBRES401	Analyse and present research information
CPPWMT5043A	Develop and implement an environmental management strategy
CPPWMT5045A	Develop site safety plans
PSPPM502B	Manage complex projects
PSPPM503B	Close complex projects
TLIL5019	Implement and monitor transport logistics
TLIR4002	Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
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.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72