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Certificate IV in Horticulture
Certificate IV in Horticulture
8015
4243
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To enable the learner to develop the skills and knowledge that when combined with workplace skill enhancement, be able to perform the workplace functions at AQF Level IV.
Schedule
1. CORE
Select all modules from a stream plus extra electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39148 | HOR257 | Chemical Application | 20 | Module |
| 39007 | HOR210 | First Aid | 20 | Module |
| 39119 | HOR251 | Introduction to Plants | 10 | Module |
| 39011 | HOR246 | Introduction to Soils | 10 | Module |
| 39025 | HOR327 | Occ Health & Safety Implementation | 20 | Module |
| 39000 | 39000 | Occupational Health and Safety | 10 | Module |
| 39026 | HOR330 | Pest and Disease Control | 30 | Module |
| 39012 | HOR216 | Pest and Disease Treatment | 20 | Module |
| 39036 | HOR413 | Plant Health | 40 | Module |
| 39027 | HOR332 | Plant Nutrition | 20 | Module |
| 39013 | HOR366 | Plant Structure | 20 | Module |
| 39038 | HOR342 | Soil Characteristics | 20 | Module |
| 39030 | HOR430 | Staff Supervision | 30 | Module |
| 39138 | HOR354 | Weed Control | 20 | Module |
| 39015 | HOR234 | Weed Treatment | 20 | Module |
| 39041 | HOR432 | Work Team Communication | 20 | Module |
| 39016 | 39016 | Workplace Communication | 20 | Module |
| 39004 | HOR119 | Workplace Orientation | 20 | Module |
| 39039 | HOR403 | Workplace Training | 30 | Module |
2. ELECTIVE
STREAM (ARBORICULTURE) 610 hours Select a minimum of 30 hours from Level 4 modules in this document and 30 hours or balance from any level.
3. CORE
STREAM (FLORICULTURE) 610 hours Select a minimum of 20 hours at Level 4 in this document and 20 hours or the balance from this or other levels.
4. CORE
STREAM (GARDENING) 610 hours Select a minimum of 140 hours from Level 4 modules in this document and 90 hours or the balance from any level.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39251 | HOR339 | Costing and Estimating | 20 | Module |
| 39018 | HOR304 | Environmental Practices | 20 | Module |
| 39116 | HOR314 | Horticultural Workplace Quality | 10 | Module |
| 39034 | HOR429 | Integrated Pest Management | 30 | Module |
| 39123 | HOR214 | Irrigation Operation and Maintenance | 20 | Module |
| 39035 | HOR404 | Irrigation Scheduling | 20 | Module |
| 39026 | HOR330 | Pest and Disease Control | 30 | Module |
| 39012 | HOR216 | Pest and Disease Treatment | 20 | Module |
| 39211 | HOR113 | Plant Care | 20 | Module |
| 39128 | HOR331 | Plant Identification | 30 | Module |
| 39037 | HOR414 | Plant Materials | 30 | Module |
| 39118 | HOR218 | Plant Recognition | 20 | Module |
| 39223 | HOR219 | Planted Area Maintenance | 20 | Module |
| 39222 | HOR217 | Planting Skills | 20 | Module |
| 39224 | HOR225 | Pruning and Shaping | 20 | Module |
| 39038 | HOR342 | Soil Characteristics | 20 | Module |
| 39201 | HOR102 | Turf Care | 20 | Module |
| 39230 | HOR232 | Turf Establishment & Maintenance | 30 | Module |
| 39138 | HOR354 | Weed Control | 20 | Module |
| 39015 | HOR234 | Weed Treatment | 20 | Module |
| 39207 | HOR108 | Workplace Maintenance | 20 | Module |
5. CORE
STREAM (LANDSCAPING) 610 hours Select a minimum of 150 hours from Level 4 modules in this document and 70 hours or the balance from any level.
6. CORE
STREAM (NURSERY) 610 hours Select a minimum of 30 hours from Level 4 modules in this document and 20 hours or the balance from any level.
7. CORE
STREAM (TURF) 610 hours Select a minimum of 140 hours from Level 4 modules in this document and 50 hours or the balance from any level.
8. CORE
STREAM (PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE) 610 hours Select a minimum of 20 hours from Level 4 modules in this document and 20 hours or the balance from any level.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S032 | RUH40198 | Certificate IV in Horticulture | Qualification |
| S020 | RUH40298 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Arboriculture) | Qualification |
| S026 | RUH40398 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Floriculture) | Qualification |
| S038 | RUH40498 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape) | Qualification |
| S044 | RUH40598 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Nursery) | Qualification |
| S050 | RUH40698 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) | Qualification |
| S056 | RUH40898 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Production) | Qualification |
| S058 | RUH40798 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Turf Management) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
QUALIFICATION. PLEASE REFER TO THE HORTICULTURE IMPLEMENTATION KIT FOR MORE
DETAILS.
Full details of the modules can be obtained from Australian Training Products
(formerly ACTRAC) Products National Horticulture Curriculum, Volumes 1, 2, 3
and 4.
Note: National Horticulture modules have been amended.
The following amendments have been recorded by Midland College on the 19/4/99:
39005 HOR207 Chemical Use replaced by 39148 HOR257 Chemical Application
39013 HOR366 Plant Structure changed from 30 hours to 20 hours
39223 HOR219 Planted area revegetation and maintenance name changed to 39223
HOR219 Planted area maintenance
39035 HOR404 Irrigation scheduling changed from 30 hours to 20 hours
39039 HOR403 Workplace training changed from 20 hours to 30 hours
All streams changed from 600 hours to 610 hours
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