Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
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4 |
AHC10v5 |
Added 24 elective units to cover grape growing (viticulture) Replaced imported elective unit TLID2010A Operate a forklift with TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a forklift truck in response to changes in national licencing regulations Equivalent imported units updated |
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3 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported units updated |
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2 |
AHC10v3 |
Elective bank groupings modified to provide greater flexibility |
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1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in production horticulture.
The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable or berry production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture in the case of mixed enterprises.
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, AHC30610 Certificate III in Production Horticulture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Farm, vineyard or orchard hand
- Farm, vineyard or orchard worker
- Farm, vineyard or orchard labourer
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Pathways Information
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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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 two (2) core units and thirteen (13) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of three (3) 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 packaged in Certificates II or III 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.
CORE UNIT
Occupational Health and Safety
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCOHS201A |
Participate in OHS processes |
Work
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCWRK209A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Biosecurity
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCBIO202A |
Follow site quarantine procedures |
Chemicals
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCCHM201A |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
Machinery operation and maintenance
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCMOM203A |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
Production horticulture
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCPHT201A |
Plant horticultural crops |
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AHCPHT203A |
Support horticultural crop harvesting |
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AHCPHT205A |
Carry out post-harvest operations |
Pest management
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCPMG201A |
Treat weeds |
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AHCPMG202A |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
Soils and media
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCSOL201A |
Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Food
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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FDFOP2012A |
Maintain food safety when loading, unloading and transporting food |
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FDFOP2016A |
Work in a food handling area for non-food handlers |
Infrastructure
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCINF203A |
Maintain properties and structures |
Irrigation
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCIRG204A |
Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes |
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AHCIRG207A |
Carry out irrigation site preparation tasks |
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AHCIRG208A |
Assist with the installation and maintenance of pumps and flow-control devices for irrigation |
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AHCIRG209A |
Carry out installation tasks for low volume irrigation |
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AHCIRG210A |
Carry out installation tasks for sprinkler irrigation |
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AHCIRG211A |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
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AHCIRG212A |
Assist with sprinkler irrigation operations |
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AHCIRG213A |
Assist with surface irrigation operations |
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FDFWGG2013A |
Deliver injection requirements |
Machinery operation and maintenance
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCMOM201A |
Operate two wheel motorbikes |
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AHCMOM202A |
Operate tractors |
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AHCMOM204A |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
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AHCMOM205A |
Operate vehicles |
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AHCMOM212A |
Operate quad bikes |
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FPICOT2234B |
Operate 4x4 vehicle |
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FDFWGG2015A |
Support mechanical harvesting operations |
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FDFWGG2018A |
Operate vineyard equipment |
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MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
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MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
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TLILIC2001A |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
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TLID2022A |
Conduct weighbridge operations |
Nursery
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCNSY202A |
Tend nursery plants |
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AHCNSY203A |
Undertake propagation activities |
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FDFWGG2001A |
Bench graft vines |
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FDFWGG2002A |
Carry out potting operations |
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FDFWGG2005A |
Maintain callusing environment |
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FDFWGG2006A |
Obtain and process rootlings |
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FDFWGG2020A |
Carry out hot water treatment |
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FDFWGG2021A |
Operate nursery cold storage facilities |
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FDFWGG2022A |
Take and process vine cuttings |
Production horticulture
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCPHT202A |
Carry out canopy maintenance |
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AHCPHT204A |
Undertake field budding and grafting |
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AHCPHT206A |
Handle and move mushroom boxes |
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AHCPHT207A |
Perform mushroom substrate process tasks |
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AHCPHT208A |
Water mushroom crops |
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AHCPHT209A |
Produce trellis dried grapes |
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FDFWGG2003A |
Hand prune vines |
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FDFWGG2008A |
Train vines |
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FDFWGG2009A |
Operate specialised canopy management equipment |
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FDFWGG2010A |
Field graft vines |
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FDFWGG2016A |
Install and maintain vine trellis |
Work
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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AHCWRK201A |
Observe and report on weather |
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AHCWRK203A |
Operate in isolated and remote situations |
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AHCWRK206A |
Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures |
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AHCWRK207A |
Collect and record production data |
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AHCWRK208A |
Provide information on products and services |
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TLID1001A |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
