Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 5 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 8.0. |
Release 4 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0. |
Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 5.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
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 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
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 10 units of competency:
- 0 core units plus
- 10 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:
- 8 units must be selected from the electives listed below
- 2 units may be selected from the remaining elective units listed below
- 2 units, packaged in qualifications aligned to AQF level 4 or above, may be selected from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Elective Units
AHCARB508 |
Identify, select and specify trees |
AHCARB509 |
Develop an arboricultural impact assessment report |
AHCARB510 |
Specify and audit tree work |
AHCARB513 |
Examine and assess trees |
AHCARB514 |
Diagnose tree diseases |
AHCBUS511 |
Manage enterprise staff requirements |
AHCBUS513 |
Market products and services |
AHCBUS514 |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
AHCBUS515 |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
AHCBUS518 |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports |
AHCCHM501 |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
AHCDES505 |
Prepare a landscape design |
AHCDES508 |
Design sustainable landscapes |
AHCDES509 |
Assess landscape sites |
AHCHYD501 |
Develop a plan for a hydroponic system |
AHCIRG506 |
Design irrigation systems |
AHCIRG507 |
Audit irrigation systems |
AHCIRG508 |
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs |
AHCIRG509 |
Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan |
AHCIRG510 |
Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program |
AHCLPW506 |
Develop a management plan for a designated area |
AHCLSC504 |
Survey and establish site levels |
AHCLSC505 |
Manage landscape projects |
AHCLSC506 |
Manage a tree transplanting program |
AHCMOM501 |
Manage machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM502 |
Implement a machinery management system |
AHCPCM507 |
Diagnose plant health problems |
AHCPCM510 |
Collect and classify plants |
AHCPCM513 |
Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs |
AHCPGD506 |
Manage parks and reserves |
AHCPGD507 |
Manage plant cultural practices |
AHCPGD508 |
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens |
AHCPGD509 |
Develop and implement a streetscape management plan |
AHCPGD510 |
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
AHCPHT511 |
Develop a horticultural production plan |
AHCPHT512 |
Manage a controlled growing environment |
AHCPMG413 |
Define the pest problem |
AHCPMG501 |
Develop a regional pest management plan |
AHCPMG508 |
Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan |
AHCPMG510 |
Develop a pest survey strategy |
AHCSOL505 |
Monitor and manage soils for production |
AHCTRF505 |
Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces |
AHCWAT503 |
Manage water systems |
AHCWAT504 |
Design water treatment systems |
AHCWHS502 |
Manage work health and safety processes |
AHCWRK502 |
Collect and manage data |
AHCWRK504 |
Assess new industry developments |
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 |
AHCWRK512 |
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program |
AHCWRK513 |
Write and present reports |
AHCWRK514 |
Manage trial and research material |
BSBFIN501 |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBHRM525 |
Manage recruitment and onboarding |
BSBINS401 |
Analyse and present research information |
BSBPMG430 |
Undertake project work |
CPPWMT4005 |
Implement waste management site safety plans |
CPPWMT5043A |
Develop and implement an environmental management strategy |
TLIL5019 |
Implement and monitor transport logistics |
TLIR0004 |
Negotiate a contract |
TLIR4002 |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture Release 5 |
AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture Release 4 |
Minor update to qualification to correct a unit in the list of electives |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72