Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Horticulture

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC40416
State Code:
BCW2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
14/09/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
560
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 21/10/2019 Current Transition (Replaced)
3.00 19/12/2018 Replaced Approved
2.00 14/09/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge across a broad coverage of the industry prior to undertaking higher level roles in the industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- twelve (12) units of competency:
- one (1) core units plus
- eleven (11) 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 seven (7) units from elective list below
- four (4) units aligned to AQF level 3, 4 or 5 may be selected from electives below or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
1. Core Unit

One (1) unit must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAT82 AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least seven (7) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAE86 BSBRES411 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
AUM13 BSBPMG417 Apply project life cycle management processes 40 Unit of competency
AUH39 BSBREL402 Build client relationships and business networks 30 Unit of competency
S6144 SIRXINV004A Buy merchandise 50 Unit of competency
BAO92 AHCMOM401 Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment 60 Unit of competency
BAO16 AHCMER401 Coordinate customer service and networking activities 30 Unit of competency
OBK34 AHCBUS407 Cost a project 40 Unit of competency
BAN14 AHCPGD401 Design plant displays 30 Unit of competency
OBJ81 AHCIRG435 Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system 65 Unit of competency
BAN11 AHCPCM402 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program 90 Unit of competency
OBJ38 AHCTRF403 Develop a sports turf maintenance program 50 Unit of competency
AUL36 BSBDES403 Develop and extend design skills and practice 30 Unit of competency
OAO33 AHCCHM404 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals 55 Unit of competency
BAM42 AHCPMG411 Ensure compliance with pest legislation 24 Unit of competency
BAQ01 AHCPMG409 Implement a pest management plan 70 Unit of competency
OBJ79 AHCIRG436 Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program 65 Unit of competency
BAN47 AHCWRK401 Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures 30 Unit of competency
BAN45 AHCPMG410 Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan 75 Unit of competency
BAT91 AHCORG401 Manage biodynamic production 100 Unit of competency
BAM06 AHCORG402 Manage organic livestock production 100 Unit of competency
BAP36 AHCORG403 Manage organic soil improvement 100 Unit of competency
OAE73 BSBSMB421 Manage small business finances 50 Unit of competency
OBJ77 AHCIRG445 Manage surface irrigation systems 70 Unit of competency
OBK35 AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework 25 Unit of competency
BAN41 AHCNSY401 Plan a growing-on program 25 Unit of competency
BAQ51 AHCPGD402 Plan a plant establishment program 25 Unit of competency
BAS19 AHCNSY402 Plan a propagation program 30 Unit of competency
OAO39 AHCCHM405 Plan and implement a chemical use program 35 Unit of competency
OBJ37 AHCTRF404 Plan and implement sports turf renovation 50 Unit of competency
BAL68 AHCNAR402 Plan the implementation of revegetation works 35 Unit of competency
BAN21 AHCCHM403 Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment 20 Unit of competency
AUJ10 BSBITU404 Produce complex desktop published documents 50 Unit of competency
AWK33 CUAACD303 Produce technical drawings 70 Unit of competency
BAQ15 AHCWRK402 Provide information on issues and policies 50 Unit of competency
BAM41 AHCPCM401 Recommend plants and cultural practices 45 Unit of competency
BAR13 AHCSOL401 Sample soils and interpret results 60 Unit of competency
OBJ80 AHCIRG437 Schedule irrigations 65 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
OBJ71 AHCIRG442 Supervise irrigation system installation 70 Unit of competency
BAL46 AHCLSC401 Supervise landscape project works 50 Unit of competency
BAM11 AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
BAN33 AHCNAR401 Supervise natural area restoration works 50 Unit of competency
BAS43 AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance 40 Unit of competency
AUK08 BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D503 AHC40410 Certificate IV in Horticulture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA3 AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05070) HORTICULTURE (LEVEL 4) Traineeship