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 general vocational job roles in the amenity horticulture industry.
This qualification is not intended to be used as a substitute for AHC Training Package trade qualifications.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
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:
- 17 units of competency:
- 11 core units plus
- 6 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:
- 3 units must be from the electives listed below
- the remaining 3 units must be selected from electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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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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AHCPCM308 |
Identify and select plants |
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AHCPGD309 |
Perform specialist amenity pruning |
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AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
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AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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AHCSOL304 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
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AHCWHS302 |
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
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AHCWRK320 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
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AHCARB314 |
Implement a tree maintenance program |
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AHCARB316 |
Perform pruning operations |
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AHCBIO303 |
Apply biosecurity measures |
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AHCDRG305 |
Install drainage systems |
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AHCHYD301 |
Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems |
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AHCIRG337 |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
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AHCIRG338 |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
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AHCLSC316 |
Implement a paving project |
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AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
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AHCNSY308 |
Maintain nursery plants |
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AHCNSY310 |
Install and maintain plant displays |
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AHCNSY312 |
Prepare specialised plants |
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AHCNSY313 |
Implement a propagation plan |
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AHCPCM204 |
Recognise plants |
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AHCPCM303 |
Identify plant specimens |
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AHCPCM305 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
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AHCPCM306 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
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AHCPCM307 |
Report on health and condition of trees |
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AHCPGD307 |
Implement a plant establishment program |
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AHCPGD308 |
Plan and maintain plant displays |
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AHCPGD310 |
Implement a landscape maintenance program |
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AHCSOL305 |
Prepare growing media |
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AHCTRF306 |
Prepare sports turf surfaces for play |
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AHCTRF308 |
Establish turf |
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AHCTRF309 |
Implement a grassed area maintenance program |
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AHCWAT303 |
Access, extract and monitor water for irrigation |
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AHCWRK317 |
Coordinate work site activities |
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AHCWRK321 |
Provide on-job training support |
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AHCWRK322 |
Conduct site inspections |
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PUASES008 |
Undertake storm and water damage operations |
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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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AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture |
AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture |
Revised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes Increased total number of units by one unit Revised and increased core units by 6 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
