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Qualification details

AHC41412 - Certificate IV in Seed Production (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to AHC41416 - Certificate IV in Seed ProductionThis qualification is equivalent to AHC41412 Certificate IV in Seed Production. 26/Jun/2016

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 15/Oct/2012

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Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 121000 Farmers And Farm Managers 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4611-11 Farm Overseer 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0501 Agriculture 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Production Horticulture 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Farm Supervisor (Cropping) 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 121000 Farmers And Farm Managers 20/Feb/2013 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4611-11 Farm Overseer 20/Feb/2013 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0501 Agriculture 20/Feb/2013 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 15/Oct/2012 
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AHC10v4

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Description

This Qualification allows individuals to develop higher level skills and knowledge to become specialists within the seed production industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the seed production industry.

Pathways Information

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, AHC50110 Diploma of Agriculture.

Additional Qualification advice 

This Qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

There is no direct link between this Qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual Unit of Competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication
  • Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
  • Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers
  • Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements

Teamwork
  • Working with diverse individuals and groups
  • Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team
  • Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations

Problem-solving
  • Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems
  • Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems
  • Applying a range of strategies in problem solving

Initiative and enterprise
  • Being creative in response to workplace challenges
  • Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
  • Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters

Planning and organising
  • Collecting analysing and organising information
  • Being appropriately resourceful
  • Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role

Self-management
  • Monitoring and evaluating own performance
  • Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning
  • Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
  • Learning in a range of settings including informal learning
  • Contributing to the learning of others

Technology
  • Using technology and related workplace equipment
  • Using basic technology skills
  • Using technology to organise data
  • Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Complete twelve (12)  Units of Competency comprised of five (5)  core Units and seven (7)  elective Units.

Core Units of Competency 

Seed production 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCSDP401A

Plan a seed crop establishment program

AHCSDP402A

Supervise seed crop establishment

AHCSDP403A

Plan and implement seed crop maintenance

AHCSDP404A

Supervise seed crop harvesting

Occupational health and safety 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCOHS401A

Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes

Elective Units of Competency 
  • Select five (5)  Units from the Elective list below.
  • Select two (2)  Units from the list below and/or this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate III, IV or Diploma.

    • Selected Units must be relevant to job outcomes in seed production.

    Agribusiness 

    Unit code 

    Unit title 

    AHCAGB401A

    Implement and monitor a property improvement plan

    AHCAGB402A

    Analyse and interpret production data

    BSBRSK401A

    Identify risk and apply risk management processes

    Chemicals 

    Unit code 

    Unit title 

    AHCCHM401A

    Minimise risks in the use of chemicals

    AHCCHM402A

    Plan and implement a chemical use program

    AHCCHM403A

    Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment

    Irrigation 

    Unit code 

    Unit title 

    AHCIRG410A

    Select and manage pumping systems for irrigation

    AHCIRG412A

    Construct and install a sprinkler irrigation system

    AHCIRG417A

    Supervise sprinkler irrigation maintenance

    AHCIRG421A

    Manage a sprinkler irrigation system

    AHCIRG426A

    Evaluate water supply for irrigation

    Machinery operation and maintenance 

    Unit code 

    Unit title 

    AHCMOM401A

    Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment

    AHCMOM402A

    Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment

    Pest management 

    Unit code 

    Unit title 

    AHCPMG408A

    Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs

    Plants 

    Unit code 

    Unit title 

    AHCPCM402A

    Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

    Soils and media 

    Unit code 

    Unit title 

    AHCSOL401A

    Sample soils and interpret results

    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

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