Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
4 |
AHC10v7 |
Replaced superseded elective AHCPHT302A Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting with new unit AHCPHT310A Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting |
3 |
AHC10v5 |
Added six elective units to cover grape growing (viticulture) |
2 |
AHC10v3 |
Elective bank groupings modified to provide greater flexibility |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification provides a vocational 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, 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:
- vegetable farm worker
- orchard or vineyard farm worker
- mushroom farm worker
- plantation 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 packaged in 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 production horticulture industry.
CORE UNIT
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS301A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Biosecurity
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBIO302A |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs |
AHCBIO305A |
Monitor and review biosecurity measures |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM303A |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
AHCCHM304A |
Transport, handle and store chemicals |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG305A |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM304A |
Operate machinery and equipment |
Pest management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPMG301A |
Control weeds |
AHCPMG302A |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT303A |
Implement a post-harvest program |
AHCPHT304A |
Harvest horticultural crops mechanically |
AHCPHT306A |
Establish horticultural crops |
AHCPHT310A |
Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK313A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Biosecurity
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBIO301A |
Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response |
AHCBIO303A |
Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises |
AHCBIO304A |
Carry out movement and security procedures |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM301A |
Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces |
AHCCHM302A |
Fumigate soil using 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 |
AHCIRG306A |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM301A |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair |
AHCMOM302A |
Perform machinery maintenance |
AHCMOM305A |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM315A |
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment |
FDFWGG3008A |
Operate a mechanical grape harvester |
FDFWGG3013A |
Operate spreading and seeding equipment |
Nursery
Unit code |
Unit title |
FDFWGG3004A |
Coordinate nursery activities |
FDFWGG3005A |
Perform field nursery activities |
FDFWGG3009A |
Monitor and maintain nursery plants |
FDFWGG3011A |
Perform shed nursery activities |
Pest management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPMG303A |
Maintain biological cultures |
AHCPMG304A |
Release biological agents |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT301A |
Carry out a crop regulation program |
AHCPHT305A |
Regulate crops |
AHCPHT307A |
Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks |
AHCPHT308A |
Prepare value added compost-based products |
AHCPHT309A |
Supervise mushroom substrate preparation |
FDFWGG3002A |
Coordinate canopy management activities |
FDFWGG3006A |
Coordinate hand pruning activities |
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 |