Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop higher level skills and knowledge in the seed production industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the seed production industry.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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:
- 12 units of competency:
- 5 core units plus
- 7 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 5 units from list below
- 2 units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in seed production and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
Core Units
AHCSDP401 |
Plan a seed crop establishment program |
AHCSDP402 |
Supervise seed crop establishment |
AHCSDP403 |
Plan and implement seed crop maintenance |
AHCSDP404 |
Supervise seed crop harvesting |
AHCWHS401 |
Maintain work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
AHCAGB401 |
Plan and implement property improvement |
AHCAGB402 |
Analyse and interpret production data |
AHCCHM403 |
Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment |
AHCCHM404 |
Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
AHCCHM405 |
Plan and implement a chemical use program |
AHCIRG410 |
Select and manage pumping systems for irrigation |
AHCIRG426 |
Evaluate water supply for irrigation |
AHCIRG431 |
Supervise irrigation system installation |
AHCIRG432 |
Supervise irrigation system maintenance |
AHCIRG433 |
Manage irrigation systems |
AHCMOM401 |
Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM402 |
Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment |
AHCPMG413 |
Define the pest problem |
AHCPMG507 |
Develop a regional pest management plan |
AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
AHCSOL402 |
Develop a soil use map for a property |
AHCWRK401 |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
AHCWRK402 |
Provide information on issues and policies |
AHCWRK403 |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC41416 Certificate IV in Seed Production Release 3 |
AHC41416 Certificate IV in Seed Production Release 2 |
Updated chemical unit codes and removed prerequisite requirements table |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72