AHC21510 Certificate II in Floriculture

Release 3

AHC21510 Certificate II in Floriculture

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comments
3	AHC10v5	Replaced imported elective unit TLID2010A Operate a forklift with TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a forklift truck in response to changes in national licencing regulations Equivalent imported units updated
2	AHC10v4	Equivalent imported units updated
1	AHC10	Initial release

Description

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in floriculture. The floriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

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, Certificate III in Floriculture.

Australian Apprenticeships

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

Job roles

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Flower grower

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Pathways Information

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups
Problem-solving	Solving problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Undertaking learning as required for work
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of one (1) core unit and fourteen elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS

a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective group A

a minimum of eight (8) units must come from elective groups A or B

a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the flower growing industry.

CORE UNIT

Occupational Health and Safety

Unit code	Unit title
AHCOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A

Plants

Unit code	Unit title
AHCPCM201A	Recognise plants

Nursery

Unit code	Unit title
AHCNSY201A	Pot up plants
AHCNSY202A	Tend nursery plants
AHCNSY203A	Undertake propagation activities

Production horticulture

Unit code	Unit title
AHCPHT201A	Plant horticultural crops
AHCPHT203A	Support horticultural crop harvesting
AHCPHT204A	Undertake field budding and grafting
AHCPHT205A	Carry out postharvest operations

Soils and media

Unit code	Unit title
AHCSOL201A	Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B

Biosecurity

Unit code	Unit title
AHCBIO202A	Follow site quarantine procedures

Chemicals

Unit code	Unit title
AHCCHM201A	Apply chemicals under supervision

Drainage

Unit code	Unit title
AHCDRG201A	Maintain drainage systems

Infrastructure

Unit code	Unit title
AHCINF203A	Maintain properties and structures

Irrigation

Unit code	Unit title
AHCIRG202A	Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation
AHCIRG206A	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems

Machinery operation and maintenance

Unit code	Unit title
AHCMOM201A	Operate two wheel motorbikes
AHCMOM202A	Operate tractors
AHCMOM203A	Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCMOM204A	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM205A	Operate vehicles
AHCMOM211A	Operate side by side utility vehicles
FPICOT2234B	Operate 4x4 vehicle
TLILIC2001A	Licence to operate a forklift truck

Nursery

Unit code	Unit title
AHCNSY204A	Maintain indoor plants

Pest management

Unit code	Unit title
AHCPMG201A	Treat weeds
AHCPMG202A	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Work

Unit code	Unit title
AHCWRK206A	Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK207A	Collect and record production data
AHCWRK208A	Provide information on products and services
AHCWRK209A	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
TLID1001A	Shift materials safely using manual handling methods