Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supervisory and coordinating roles in the protected horticulture industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve performance of protected horticulture systems, processes and team members.
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:
- 16 units of competency:
- 5 core units plus
- 11 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:
- 6 must be from electives group A
- 5 from the remaining units listed in groups A or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma.
Core Units
AHCWHS401 |
Maintain work health and safety processes |
AHCWRK403 |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
BSBLDR403 |
Lead team effectiveness |
BSBSMB407 |
Manage a small team |
FBPFSY3001 |
Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs |
Elective Units
Group A
AHCBUS407 |
Cost a project |
AHCBUS408 |
Operate within a budget framework |
AHCBUS409 |
Participate in an e-business supply chain |
AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
AHCCHM307 |
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
AHCCHM404 |
Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
AHCCHM405 |
Plan and implement a chemical use program |
AHCHYD401 |
Establish and monitor hydroponic crops |
AHCHYD501 |
Develop a plan for a hydroponic system |
AHCMOM402 |
Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment |
AHCNSY401 |
Plan a growing-on program |
AHCNSY402 |
Plan a propagation program |
AHCPCM401 |
Recommend plants and cultural practices |
AHCPCM402 |
Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program |
AHCPCM501 |
Diagnose plant health problems |
AHCPHT402 |
Develop a crop regulation program |
AHCPHT404 |
Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program |
AHCPHT502 |
Develop a horticultural production plan |
AHCPHT503 |
Manage a controlled growing environment |
AHCPMG409 |
Implement a pest management plan |
AHCWAT503 |
Manage water systems |
TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
Group B
BSBINT303 |
Organise the importing and exporting of goods |
BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
FBPOPR3004 |
Set up a production or packaging line for operation |
FBPTEC4002 |
Apply principles of food packaging |
TAEASS301 |
Contribute to assessment |
TLIA3016 |
Use inventory systems to organise stock control |
TLIA3038 |
Control and order stock |
TLIR4002 |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC40219 Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture |
Not applicable |
New qualification |
No equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72