Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 12:00 PM AWST
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Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
AHC40316
BCZ0
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 19/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the production horticulture industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the production horticulture industry.
The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture in the case of mixed enterprises.
No occupational 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 three (3) units from Group A
- Select five (5) units from Group A or B
- three (3) units may be selected from Group B or 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 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. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR66 | AHCPHT402 | Develop a crop regulation program | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAN11 | AHCPCM402 | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OAO33 | AHCCHM404 | Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAT81 | AHCPHT404 | Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAN41 | AHCNSY401 | Plan a growing-on 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 |
| BAM41 | AHCPCM401 | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAR13 | AHCSOL401 | Sample soils and interpret results | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ75 | AHCIRG408 | Schedule irrigations | 65 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to eight (8) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D502 | AHC40310 | Certificate IV in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGH3 | AHC40320 | Certificate IV in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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