Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Production Horticulture
Certificate III in Production Horticulture
AHC30616
BDB4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 provides a vocational outcome in production horticulture. The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable or berry production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture in the case of mixed enterprises.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- fifteen (15) units of competency:
- one (1) core units plus
- fourteen (14) 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 four (4) units from Group A
- Select seven (7) 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 3.
1. Core Units
One (1) unit must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to ten (10) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D472 | AHC30610 | Certificate III in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG0 | AHC30620 | Certificate III in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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