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Qualification details

AHC40416 - Certificate IV in Horticulture (Release 4)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to AHC40410 - Certificate IV in HorticultureThis qualification is equivalent to AHC40410 Certificate IV in Horticulture. 26/Jun/2016
Is superseded by AHC40422 - Certificate IV in HorticultureRevised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes. Revised and increased core units by 3 units. Added electives group A and B, added, removed and updated elective units 23/Jan/2023

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
4 (this release) 21/Oct/2019
(View details for release 3) 19/Dec/2018
(View details for release 2) 14/Sep/2016
(View details for release 1) 27/Jun/2016


Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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AHCLSC401 - Supervise landscape project worksSupervise landscape project worksSupersededElective
AHCIRG436 - Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection programImplement an irrigation-related environmental protection programCurrentElective
AHCNAR402 - Plan the implementation of revegetation worksPlan the implementation of revegetation worksSupersededElective
AHCTRF404 - Plan and implement sports turf renovationPlan and implement sports turf renovationCurrentElective
AHCORG402 - Manage organic livestock productionManage organic livestock productionSupersededElective
AHCMOM402 - Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipmentSupervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipmentCurrentElective
AHCTRF403 - Develop a sports turf maintenance programDevelop a sports turf maintenance programCurrentElective
AHCPMG411 - Ensure compliance with pest legislationEnsure compliance with pest legislationSupersededElective
AHCPCM401 - Recommend plants and cultural practicesRecommend plants and cultural practicesSupersededElective
AHCBUS408 - Operate within a budget frameworkOperate within a budget frameworkCurrentElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 362611 Gardener (General) 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0503 Horticulture And Viticulture 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Horticulture,Weed Management,Irrigation,Nurseries,Environmental Protection,Landscaping 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Irrigation Installation and Service Technician,Horticulture Team Leader 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 362211 Gardener (General) 14/Oct/201631/Mar/2022
ANZSCO Identifier 362611 Gardener (General) 01/Apr/2022 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0503 Horticulture And Viticulture 14/Oct/2016 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 27/Jun/2016 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 4

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.

Release 3

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.

Release 2

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1.

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Qualification Description

This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge across a broad coverage of the industry prior to undertaking higher level roles in the industry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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:

  • 12 units of competency:
  • 1 core units plus
  • 11 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:

  • select 7 units from elective list below
  • 4 units aligned to AQF level 3, 4 or 5 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 4.

Core Units

AHCWHS401

Maintain work health and safety processes

Elective Units

AHCBUS407

Cost a project

AHCBUS408

Operate within a budget framework

AHCCHM403

Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment

AHCCHM404

Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

AHCCHM405

Plan and implement a chemical use program

AHCIRG435

Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system

AHCIRG436

Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program

AHCIRG437

Schedule irrigations

AHCIRG442

Supervise irrigation system installation

AHCIRG445

Manage surface irrigation systems

AHCLSC401

Supervise landscape project works

AHCMER401

Coordinate customer service and networking activities

AHCMOM401

Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment

AHCMOM402

Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment

AHCNAR401

Supervise natural area restoration works

AHCNAR402

Plan the implementation of revegetation works

AHCNSY401

Plan a growing-on program

AHCNSY402

Plan a propagation program

AHCORG401

Manage biodynamic production

AHCORG402

Manage organic livestock production

AHCORG403

Manage organic soil improvement

AHCPCM401

Recommend plants and cultural practices

AHCPCM402

Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

AHCPGD401

Design plant displays

AHCPGD402

Plan a plant establishment program

AHCPMG409

Implement a pest management plan

AHCPMG410

Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

AHCPMG411

Ensure compliance with pest legislation

AHCSOL401

Sample soils and interpret results

AHCTRF403

Develop a sports turf maintenance program

AHCTRF404

Plan and implement sports turf renovation

AHCWRK401

Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures

AHCWRK402

Provide information on issues and policies

AHCWRK403

Supervise work routines and staff performance

BSBDES403

Develop and extend design skills and practice

BSBHRM405

Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff

BSBITU404

Produce complex desktop published documents

BSBPMG417

Apply project life cycle management processes

BSBREL402

Build client relationships and business networks

BSBRES411

Analyse and present research information

BSBSMB421

Manage small business finances

CUAACD303

Produce technical drawings

SIRXINV004A

Buy merchandise

TLIR4002

Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture Release 4

AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture Release 3

Updated elective unit codes

Equivalent qualification

Links

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