Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Production Horticulture

Diploma of Production Horticulture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC50310
State Code:
D515
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
01/03/2013
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
450
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 01/03/2013 Current Approved
Description

The Diploma of Production Horticulture reflects the role of personnel working on production horticulture farms.

The qualification can be contextualised for a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower production or mushroom production context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed enterprises, both.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) elective units.
- a minimum of two (2) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of six (6) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the production horticulture industry.
1. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of two (2) units must come from Group A
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7200 AHCPHT502A Develop a horticultural production plan 30 Unit of competency
D6838 AHCHYD501A Develop a plan for a hydroponic system 30 Unit of competency
D7151 AHCPCM501A Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
D7201 AHCPHT503A Manage a controlled growing environment 30 Unit of competency
D7249 AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production 24 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of six (6) units must come from elective groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG063 AHCPCM505A Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs 100 Unit of competency
D6812 AHCDRG501A Design drainage systems 50 Unit of competency
D6889 AHCIRG502A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs 30 Unit of competency
D6890 AHCIRG503A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems 55 Unit of competency
D7274 AHCWAT501A Design water treatment systems 50 Unit of competency
D6743 AHCBUS505A Develop a marketing plan 35 Unit of competency
D6838 AHCHYD501A Develop a plan for a hydroponic system 30 Unit of competency
D6891 AHCIRG504A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan 50 Unit of competency
D7100 AHCORG501A Develop an organic management plan 120 Unit of competency
D6765 AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
D6744 AHCBUS506A Develop and review a business plan 50 Unit of competency
D7332 AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D7032 AHCMOM502A Implement a machinery management system 35 Unit of competency
D5235 TLIL5019A Implement and monitor transport logistics 40 Unit of competency
D6702 AHCBIO501A Manage active operational emergency disease or plant pest sites 120 Unit of competency
D7031 AHCMOM501A Manage machinery and equipment 40 Unit of competency
S8081 BSBRSK501B Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
D6739 AHCBUS501A Manage staff 35 Unit of competency
D6703 AHCBIO502A Manage the implementation of an emergency disease or plant pest control program 120 Unit of competency
D7275 AHCWAT502A Manage water systems 45 Unit of competency
D6740 AHCBUS502A Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
D6745 AHCBUS507A Monitor and review business performance 40 Unit of competency
D5324 TLIR4003A Negotiate a contract 40 Unit of competency
D6741 AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
D7323 AHCWRK501A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 40 Unit of competency
D6746 AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 60 Unit of competency
D7101 AHCORG502A Prepare the enterprise for organic certification 140 Unit of competency
D5323 TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S403 RTE50303 Diploma of Production Horticulture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BCY0 AHC50316 Diploma of Production Horticulture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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