Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 4 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0. |
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Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
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Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification 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.
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:
- 1 core units plus
- 14 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:
- Select 4 units from Group A
- Select 7 units from Group A or B
- 3 units may be selected from Group B or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
- Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in production horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
Core Units
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AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Group A
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AHCBIO302 |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs |
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AHCBIO305 |
Apply biosecurity measures |
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AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
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AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
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AHCIRG346 |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
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AHCPHT303 |
Implement a post-harvest program |
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AHCPHT304 |
Harvest horticultural crops mechanically |
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AHCPHT306 |
Establish horticultural crops |
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AHCPHT310 |
Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting |
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AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
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AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Group B
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AHCBER301 |
Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response |
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AHCBER303 |
Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises |
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AHCBER304 |
Carry out movement and security procedures |
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AHCCHM308 |
Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces |
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AHCCHM309 |
Fumigate soil |
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AHCDRG305 |
Install drainage systems |
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AHCDRG306 |
Measure drainage system performance |
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AHCDRG307 |
Troubleshoot drainage systems |
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AHCHYD301 |
Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems |
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AHCHYD302 |
Install hydroponic systems |
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AHCIRG337 |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
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AHCIRG338 |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
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AHCIRG345 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCIRG347 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCMOM301 |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair |
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AHCMOM302 |
Perform machinery maintenance |
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AHCMOM305 |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
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AHCMOM315 |
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment |
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AHCPHT305 |
Regulate crops |
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AHCPHT307 |
Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock |
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AHCPHT308 |
Prepare value added compost-based products |
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AHCPHT309 |
Supervise mushroom substrate preparation |
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AHCPMG313 |
Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds |
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AHCWRK302 |
Monitor weather conditions |
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AHCWRK303 |
Respond to emergencies |
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AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
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AHCWRK306 |
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements |
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AHCWRK308 |
Handle bulk materials in storage area |
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FBPVIT3001 |
Coordinate vineyard operations |
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FBPVIT3002 |
Maintain field nursery |
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FBPVIT3003 |
Operate spreading and seeding equipment |
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FBPVIT3004 |
Monitor and maintain nursery plants |
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FBPVIT3008 |
Operate a mechanical harvester |
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FBPVIT3011 |
Perform shed nursery activities |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC30616 Certificate III in Production Horticulture Release 4 |
AHC30616 Certificate III in Production Horticulture Release 3 |
Updated elective unit codes |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
