Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Production Horticulture

Diploma of Production Horticulture

Qualification
National Code:
RTE50303
State Code:
S403
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
04/10/2003
Approved Date
07/05/2004
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
450
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/10/2003
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 04/10/2003 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

A total of 10 units of competency must be completed
- Select 4 units from Group A below
- Select 4 units from Group A and/or B below
- Select 2 additional units from Group B and/or from RTD02 Conservation and Land
Management, RTE03 Rural Production, RTF03 Amenity Horticulture and/or other endorsed
Training Packages.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3307 RTF5001A Develop a horticultural production plan 30 Unit of competency
S2679 RTD5402A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests 40 Unit of competency
S3486 RTE5016A Develop production plans for crops 35 Unit of competency
S3510 RTE5304A Implement a machinery management system 35 Unit of competency
C3736 BSBMGT507A Manage environmental performance 40 Unit of competency
S3338 RTF5005A Manage plant health 35 Unit of competency
S3558 RTE5807A Manage staff 35 Unit of competency
S3559 RTE5015A Manage the harvest of agricultural and horticultural crops 35 Unit of competency
S3339 RTF5521A Monitor and manage soils 24 Unit of competency
S3607 RTE5903A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 40 Unit of competency
S3610 RTE5916A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 60 Unit of competency
2.

See the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3462 RTE5602A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs 30 Unit of competency
S3472 RTE5901A Develop a marketing plan 35 Unit of competency
S3308 RTF5302A Develop a plan for a hydroponic system 30 Unit of competency
S3478 RTE5524A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies 50 Unit of competency
S2775 RTC5702A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 30 Unit of competency
S3479 RTE5902A Develop and review a business plan 50 Unit of competency
S2774 RTC5701A Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program 30 Unit of competency
C4641 BSBEBUS501A Evaluate e-business opportunities 55 Unit of competency
C4644 BSBEBUS504A Implement an e-business strategy 60 Unit of competency
N0778 WRWPL508A Improve supply and distribution chains 50 Unit of competency
S3335 RTF5012A Manage a controlled growing environment 30 Unit of competency
S3561 RTE5525A Manage trial and/or research material 45 Unit of competency
S3563 RTE5921A Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
S3573 RTE5906A Monitor and review business performance 40 Unit of competency
S3601 RTE5006A Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and/or disease control in crops 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBO7 RUA51698 Diploma of Agriculture (Production Horticulture) Qualification
S057 RUH50898 Diploma of Horticulture (Production) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D515 AHC50310 Diploma of Production Horticulture Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RTE50303 taken from the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RTE03 is endorsed until 30 April 2006.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836 or Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 16 December 2003.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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