Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture
Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture
AHC40224
BJT1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 01/05/2024 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supervisory and coordinating roles in the protected horticulture industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve performance of protected horticulture systems, processes and team members.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
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:
- four (4) 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:
- six (6) must be from electives group A
- five (5) from the remaining units listed in groups A or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF94 | BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OFC34 | AHCWHS402 | Maintain workplace health and safety processes | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODM07 | FBPFSY3003 | Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OFB35 | AHCWRK409 | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least six (6) electives 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 five (5) electives 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBQ93 | TLIX0004X | Administer inventory systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCF09 | BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAN28 | FBPTEC4002 | Apply principles of food packaging | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ71 | TAEASS311 | Contribute to assessment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OCF16 | BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBQ88 | TLIX0013X | Maintain stock control and receivals | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAM71 | FBPOPR3004 | Set up a production or packaging line for operation | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVH94 | TLIR4002 | Source goods/services and evaluate contractors | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEY9 | AHC40219 | Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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