Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification Description
The Diploma of Production Horticulture reflects the role of personnel working on production horticulture farms.
The qualification can be contextualised for a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower production or mushroom production context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed enterprises, both.
No occupational 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
Total number of units = 10
- Core Units = 0
- Elective Units = 10
Elective Units
- Select 3 units from Group A
- Select 5 units from Group A or B
- 2 units aligned to AQF level 4 or above may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in production horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5
Group A
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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AHCPCM501 |
Diagnose plant health problems |
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AHCPHT502 |
Develop a horticultural production plan |
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AHCPHT503 |
Manage a controlled growing environment |
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AHCHYD501 |
Develop a plan for a hydroponic system |
|
AHCSOL501 |
Monitor and manage soils for production |
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AHCWHS501 |
Manage work health and safety processes |
Group B
|
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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AHCBER501 |
Manage active operational emergency disease or plant pest sites |
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AHCBER502 |
Manage the implementation of an emergency disease or plant pest control program |
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AHCBUS501 |
Manage staff |
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AHCBUS502 |
Market products and services |
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AHCBUS503 |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
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AHCBUS506 |
Develop and review a business plan |
|
AHCBUS507 |
Monitor and review business performance |
|
AHCBUS508 |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports |
|
AHCCHM501 |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
|
AHCDRG501 |
Design drainage systems |
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AHCHYD501 |
Develop a plan for a hydroponic system |
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AHCIRG502 |
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs |
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AHCIRG503 |
Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems |
|
AHCIRG504 |
Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan |
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AHCMOM501 |
Manage machinery and equipment |
|
AHCMOM502 |
Implement a machinery management system |
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AHCORG501 |
Develop an organic management plan |
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AHCORG502 |
Prepare the enterprise for organic certification |
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AHCPCM505 |
Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs |
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AHCWAT501 |
Design water treatment systems |
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AHCWAT502 |
Manage water systems |
|
BSBRSK501 |
Manage risk |
|
TLIL5019 |
Implement and monitor transport logistics |
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TLIR4002 |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
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TLIR4003 |
Negotiate a contract |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is equivalent to AHC50310 Diploma of Production Horticulture.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
