Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
3 |
AHC10v5 |
Added elective unit AHCPCM505A Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs |
2 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported Units updated |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
The Diploma of Production Horticulture reflects the role of personnel working on production horticulture farms.
The qualification can be contextualised for a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower production or mushroom production context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed enterprises, both.
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, Advanced Diploma of Agriculture.
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:
Production horticulture farm manager
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 ten (10) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of two (2) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of six (6) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the production horticulture industry.
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM501A |
Diagnose plant health problems |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT502A |
Develop a horticultural production plan |
AHCPHT503A |
Manage a controlled growing environment |
Hydroponics
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCHYD501A |
Develop a plan for a hydroponic system |
Soils and media
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSOL501A |
Monitor and manage soils for production |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Biosecurity
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBIO501A |
Manage active operational emergency disease or plant pest sites |
AHCBIO502A |
Manage the implementation of an emergency disease or plant pest control program |
Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS501A |
Manage staff |
AHCBUS502A |
Market products and services |
AHCBUS503A |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
AHCBUS505A |
Develop a marketing plan |
AHCBUS506A |
Develop and review a business plan |
AHCBUS507A |
Monitor and review business performance |
AHCBUS508A |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports |
BSBRSK501B |
Manage risk |
TLIL5019A |
Implement and monitor transport logistics |
TLIR4002A |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
TLIR4003A |
Negotiate a contract |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM501A |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
Drainage
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDRG501A |
Design drainage systems |
Hydroponics
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCHYD501A |
Develop a plan for a hydroponic system |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG502A |
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs |
AHCIRG503A |
Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems |
AHCIRG504A |
Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM501A |
Manage machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM502A |
Implement a machinery management system |
Organic production
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCORG501A |
Develop an organic management plan |
AHCORG502A |
Prepare the enterprise for organic certification |
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM505A |
Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs |
Water
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWAT501A |
Design water treatment systems |
AHCWAT502A |
Manage water systems |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK501A |
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program |
AHCWRK511A |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |