Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
2 |
AHC10v7 |
Replaced superseded elective AHCPHT302A Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting with new unit AHCPHT310A Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in floriculture. The floriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Pathways Information
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Production Horticulture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Flower farm worker
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of one (1) core unit and fourteen (14) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the flower growing industry.
CORE UNIT
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS301A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM301A |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
AHCPCM302A |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
Soils and media
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSOL301A |
Prepare growing media |
AHCSOL401A |
Sample soils and interpret results |
Nursery
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCNSY301A |
Maintain nursery plants |
AHCNSY302A |
Receive and dispatch nursery products |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Biosecurity
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBIO302A |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM301A |
Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces |
AHCCHM302A |
Fumigate soil using chemicals |
AHCCHM303A |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
AHCCHM304A |
Transport, handle and store chemicals |
Drainage
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDRG301A |
Install drainage systems |
AHCDRG302A |
Measure drainage system performance |
AHCDRG303A |
Troubleshoot drainage systems |
Hydroponics
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCHYD301A |
Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems |
AHCHYD302A |
Install hydroponic systems |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG301A |
Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system |
AHCIRG302A |
Install irrigation systems |
AHCIRG303A |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
AHCIRG305A |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG306A |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM301A |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair |
AHCMOM302A |
Perform machinery maintenance |
AHCMOM304A |
Operate machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM305A |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM315A |
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment |
Nursery
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCNSY303A |
Install and maintain plant displays |
AHCNSY304A |
Deliver and promote sales of plants |
AHCNSY305A |
Prepare specialised plants |
AHCNSY306A |
Implement a propagation plan |
AHCNSY307A |
Operate fertigation equipment |
Pest management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPMG301A |
Control weeds |
AHCPMG302A |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
AHCPMG303A |
Maintain biological cultures |
AHCPMG304A |
Release biological agents |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT301A |
Carry out a crop regulation program |
AHCPHT303A |
Implement a post-harvest program |
AHCPHT305A |
Regulate crops |
AHCPHT306A |
Establish horticultural crops |
AHCPHT310A |
Coorindate horticultural crop harvesting |
Water
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWAT301A |
Monitor and operate water treatment processes |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK302A |
Monitor weather conditions |
AHCWRK303A |
Respond to emergencies |
AHCWRK305A |
Coordinate work site activities |
AHCWRK306A |
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements |
AHCWRK308A |
Handle bulk materials in storage area |
AHCWRK313A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |