Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
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AHC10v5 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of managers in the viticulture industry.
Job Roles: Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qalification include:
- Viticulture farm manager.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the Qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include
- AHC40310 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
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- with equivalent technical skills in vineyard operations and vocational experience in a supervisory or technician role but no formal qualification.
Pathways from the Qualification
Further training pathways from this Qualification include, but are not limited to, AHC60110 Advanced Diploma of Agriculture or AHC60310 Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, the qualification assumes that a learner has current or past work experience where operational or technical skills have already been gained and a production management level of responsibility exists. The qualification is not suitable for direct entry from school.
Employability Skills Summary
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
Completion of 10 units of competency comprising four (4) core units and six (6) elective units. |
Core Units of Competency |
Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS501A |
Manage staff |
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM501A |
Diagnose plant health problems |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT504A |
Develop a grape production plan |
Soil
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSOL501A |
Monitor and manage soils for production |
Elective Units of Competency
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the viticulture industry. |
Broadacre cropping
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBAC505A |
Plan and manage long-term weed, pest &/or disease control in crops |
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 |
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 |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM501A |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
Drainage
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDRG501A |
Design drainage systems |
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 |
Natural area restoration
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCNAR506A |
Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies |
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS501A |
Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes |
Organic
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCORG501A |
Develop an organic management plan |
AHCORG502A |
Prepare the enterprise for organic certification |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT505A |
Evaluate wine |
AHCPHT506A |
Manage a wine making process |
Water
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWAT502A |
Manage water systems |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK501A |
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program |