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 floriculture. The floriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
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 this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
- Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in floriculture 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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AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plant |
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AHCNSY302 |
Receive and dispatch nursery products |
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AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
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AHCPCM302 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
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AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
Group B
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AHCBIO302 |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs |
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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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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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AHCIRG346 |
Operate 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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AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
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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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AHCNSY303 |
Install and maintain plant displays |
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AHCNSY304 |
Deliver and promote sales of plants |
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AHCNSY305 |
Prepare specialised plants |
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AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
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AHCNSY307 |
Operate fertigation equipment |
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AHCPHT301 |
Carry out a crop regulation program |
|
AHCPHT303 |
Implement a post-harvest program |
|
AHCPHT305 |
Regulate crops |
|
AHCPHT306 |
Establish horticultural crops |
|
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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AHCPMG410 |
Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan |
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AHCWAT301 |
Monitor and operate water treatment processes |
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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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AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC33216 Certificate III in Floriculture Release 4 |
AHC33216 Certificate III in Floriculture 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
