Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
4 |
AHC10v5 |
Addition of an elective unit to cover grape growing (viticulture) |
3 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported Units updated |
2 |
AHC10v3 |
Elective bank groupings modified to provide greater flexibility |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the production horticulture industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the production horticulture industry.
The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower 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, AHC50310 Diploma of 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:
- Farm team leader
- Farm supervisor
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 twelve (12) units made up of one (1) core unit and eleven (11) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units packaged in Certificates III, IV or Diploma 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 |
AHCOHS401A |
Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM401A |
Minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
AHCCHM402A |
Plan and implement a chemical use program |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG408A |
Schedule irrigations |
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM401A |
Recommend plants and cultural practices |
AHCPCM402A |
Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT402A |
Develop a crop regulation program |
AHCPHT404A |
Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program |
Nursery
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCNSY401A |
Plan a growing-on program |
AHCNSY402A |
Plan a propagation program |
Soils and media
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSOL401A |
Sample soils and interpret results |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS404A |
Operate within a budget framework |
AHCBUS405A |
Participate in an e-business supply chain |
Food
Unit code |
Unit title |
FDFTEC3001A |
Participate in a HACCP team* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFFS3001A |
Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety program* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG402A |
Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system |
AHCIRG404A |
Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program |
AHCIRG405A |
Plan and coordinate gravity fed irrigation systems |
Organic production
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCORG401A |
Manage biodynamic production |
AHCORG403A |
Manage organic soil improvement |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT401A |
Assess olive oil for style and quality |
AHCPHT403A |
Develop harvesting and processing specifications to produce an olive oil |
AHCPHT405A |
Manage mushroom substrate preparation |
AHCPHT406A |
Control Phase II mushroom substrate process |
AHCPHT407A |
Manage mushroom crop development |
AHCPHT408A |
Oversee vineyard practices |
Soils and media
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSOL402A |
Develop a soil use map for a property |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK401A |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
AHCWRK402A |
Provide information on issues and policies |
AHCWRK403A |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |