Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Production Horticulture

Certificate III in Production Horticulture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC30616
State Code:
BDB4
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
580
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 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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAT83 AHCBIO305 Apply biosecurity measures 90 Unit of competency
BAR14 AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices 45 Unit of competency
BAL98 AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
BAP97 AHCPMG301 Control weeds 30 Unit of competency
BAP24 AHCPHT310 Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting 30 Unit of competency
BAQ18 AHCPHT306 Establish horticultural crops 20 Unit of competency
BAT26 AHCPHT304 Harvest horticultural crops mechanically 30 Unit of competency
BAR67 AHCBIO302 Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs 50 Unit of competency
BAQ47 AHCPHT303 Implement a post-harvest program 30 Unit of competency
BAN80 AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
OBJ83 AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
OAL84 AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases 70 Unit of competency
BAN70 AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals 20 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAM37 AHCBER303 Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises 50 Unit of competency
BAS91 AHCBER304 Carry out movement and security procedures 50 Unit of competency
BAO24 AHCWRK306 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements 20 Unit of competency
BAS83 AHCMOM301 Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair 20 Unit of competency
OAM40 FBPVIT3001 Coordinate vineyard operations 90 Unit of competency
BAO40 AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities 40 Unit of competency
OAO43 AHCCHM309 Fumigate soil 55 Unit of competency
BAT40 AHCWRK308 Handle bulk materials in storage area 15 Unit of competency
BAQ43 AHCHYD301 Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems 50 Unit of competency
OBK09 AHCDRG305 Install drainage systems 45 Unit of competency
BAQ96 AHCHYD302 Install hydroponic systems 50 Unit of competency
OBJ86 AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems 65 Unit of competency
OAO11 FBPVIT3002 Maintain field nursery 40 Unit of competency
OBJ82 AHCIRG347 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
OBK08 AHCDRG306 Measure drainage system performance 20 Unit of competency
OBJ93 AHCIRG337 Measure irrigation delivery system performance 30 Unit of competency
OAN69 FBPVIT3004 Monitor and maintain nursery plants 40 Unit of competency
BAN36 AHCWRK302 Monitor weather conditions 24 Unit of competency
OAM10 FBPVIT3008 Operate a mechanical harvester 40 Unit of competency
BAM59 AHCMOM315 Operate chemical application machinery and equipment 90 Unit of competency
BAN89 AHCMOM305 Operate specialised machinery and equipment 45 Unit of competency
OAM85 FBPVIT3003 Operate spreading and seeding equipment 20 Unit of competency
BAR30 AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance 40 Unit of competency
OAM19 FBPVIT3011 Perform shed nursery activities 40 Unit of competency
BAR02 AHCPHT307 Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock 50 Unit of competency
BAT98 AHCPHT308 Prepare value added compost-based products 50 Unit of competency
OAO53 AHCPMG313 Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds 70 Unit of competency
BAS03 AHCPHT305 Regulate crops 30 Unit of competency
BAO19 AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies 35 Unit of competency
BAN97 AHCPHT309 Supervise mushroom substrate preparation 50 Unit of competency
OBK07 AHCDRG307 Troubleshoot drainage systems 30 Unit of competency
OBJ91 AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems 50 Unit of competency
OAO34 AHCCHM308 Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces 90 Unit of competency
BAQ85 AHCBER301 Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response 50 Unit of competency
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR01130) HORTICULTURE (PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR04170) HORTICULTURE (PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 4) Traineeship