Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for a range of entry level horticulture job roles.
Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.
The qualification is suited to VET programs delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection to the horticulture industry or relevant employment history.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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:
- 15 units of competency:
- 8 core units plus
- 7 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:
- 5 units must be from the electives listed below
- the remaining 2 units must be from the electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
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AHCPCM204 |
Recognise plants |
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AHCPGD207 |
Plant trees and shrubs |
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AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
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AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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AHCSOL203 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
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AHCWHS202 |
Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
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AHCWRK211 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
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AHCARB211 |
Apply treatments to trees |
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AHCBIO204 |
Follow site biosecurity procedures |
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AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
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AHCINF207 |
Maintain properties and structures |
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AHCIRG219 |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
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AHCIRG221 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
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AHCLSC206 |
Assist with landscape construction work |
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AHCLSC209 |
Lay paving |
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AHCLSC210 |
Install tree protection devices |
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AHCMOM202 |
Operate tractors |
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AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
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AHCMOM216 |
Operate side by side utility vehicles |
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AHCMOM217 |
Operate quad bikes |
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AHCNSY205 |
Pot up plants |
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AHCNSY206 |
Care for nursery plants |
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AHCNSY207 |
Undertake propagation activities |
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AHCNSY208 |
Maintain indoor plants |
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AHCPCM202 |
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
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AHCPER222 |
Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm |
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AHCPGD102 |
Support gardening work |
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AHCPGD208 |
Prepare and maintain plant displays |
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AHCPGD209 |
Prune shrubs and small trees |
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AHCPGD210 |
Transplant shrubs and small trees |
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AHCTRF208 |
Support turf establishment |
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AHCWRK210 |
Observe and report on weather |
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AHCWRK212 |
Work effectively in industry |
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AHCWRK213 |
Participate in workplace communications |
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AHCWRK214 |
Observe workplace quality assurance procedures |
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AHCWRK215 |
Collect and record production data |
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AHCWRK216 |
Provide information on products and services |
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BSBCRT201 |
Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills |
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RIISAM203E |
Use hand and power tools |
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TLID0020 |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
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TLILIC2014 |
Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle |
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TLILIC2015 |
Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle |
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TLILIC2016 |
Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture |
AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture |
Revised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes Revised and increased core units by 3 units Added, removed and updated elective units |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
