Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
3 |
AHC10v5 |
Added elective unit AHCPCM505A Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs |
2 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported Units updated |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
The Diploma of Horticulture reflects the role of those who manage amenity horticultural enterprises where a range of skills and knowledge across the breadth of the industry is required or personnel working in horticulture at a level requiring higher technical skills.
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, Advanced Diploma of 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:
Senior Horticulturist
Parks and Garden manager
Horticulture enterprise manager
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 ten (10) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM501A |
Diagnose plant health problems |
AHCPCM502A |
Collect and classify plants |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT502A |
Develop a horticultural production plan |
AHCPHT503A |
Manage a controlled growing environment |
Arboriculture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCARB501A |
Assess trees |
AHCARB502A |
Identify, select and specify trees |
AHCARB503A |
Diagnose tree diseases |
AHCARB504A |
Develop a tree protection program |
AHCARB505A |
Document and audit tree work |
Hydroponics
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCHYD501A |
Develop a plan for a hydroponic system |
Landscape
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSC501A |
Survey and establish site levels |
AHCLSC502A |
Manage landscape projects |
AHCLSC503A |
Manage a tree transplanting program |
Parks and gardens
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPGD501A |
Manage plant cultural practices |
AHCPGD502A |
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens |
AHCPGD503A |
Manage parks and reserves |
AHCPGD504A |
Develop and implement a streetscape management plan |
AHCPGD505A |
Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities |
Turf
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCTRF501A |
Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS501A |
Manage staff |
AHCBUS502A |
Market products and services |
AHCBUS503A |
Negotiate and monitor contracts |
AHCBUS504A |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
AHCBUS505A |
Develop a marketing plan |
AHCBUS508A |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports |
BSBFIM501A |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBHRM506A |
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes |
BSBRES401A |
Analyse and present research information |
TLIL5019A |
Implement and monitor transport logistics |
TLIR4002A |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
TLIR4003A |
Negotiate a contract |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM501A |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
Design
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDES503A |
Assess landscape sites |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG501A |
Audit irrigation systems |
AHCIRG502A |
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs |
AHCIRG503A |
Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems |
AHCIRG504A |
Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan |
AHCIRG505A |
Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program |
Lands , parks and wildlife
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLPW501A |
Develop a management plan for a designated area |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM501A |
Manage machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM502A |
Implement a machinery management system |
Pest management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPMG501A |
Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader context |
AHCPMG502A |
Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context |
AHCPMG503A |
Develop a strategy for the management of target pests |
AHCPMG504A |
Develop a system for monitoring the pest management strategy |
AHCPMG505A |
Evaluate the pest management strategy |
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM505A |
Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs |
Soils and media
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSOL501A |
Monitor and manage soils for production |
Water
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWAT501A |
Design water treatment systems |
AHCWAT502A |
Manage water systems |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK501A |
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program |
AHCWRK502A |
Collect and manage data |
AHCWRK503A |
Prepare reports |
AHCWRK504A |
Assess new industry developments |
AHCWRK505A |
Manage trial and/or research material |
AHCWRK507A |
Implement professional practice |
AHCWRK508A |
Interpret legislation |
AHCWRK509A |
Provide specialist advice to clients |
AHCWRK510A |
Audit site operations |
AHCWRK511A |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
CPPWMT5043A |
Develop and implement an environmental management strategy |
CPPWMT5045A |
Develop site safety plans |
PSPPM502B |
Manage complex projects |
PSPPM503B |
Close complex projects |