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Diploma of Horticulture

Diploma of Horticulture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC50410
State Code:
D516
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
430
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 Horticulture reflects the role of those who manage amenity horticultural enterprises where a range of skills and knowledge across the breadth of the industry is required or personnel working in horticulture at a level requiring higher technical skills.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) elective units.
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of four (4) 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 meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.
1. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) 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
D6665 AHCARB501A Assess trees 30 Unit of competency
D7152 AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants 40 Unit of competency
D7121 AHCPGD505A Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities 45 Unit of competency
D7200 AHCPHT502A Develop a horticultural production plan 30 Unit of competency
D6838 AHCHYD501A Develop a plan for a hydroponic system 30 Unit of competency
D6668 AHCARB504A Develop a tree protection program 24 Unit of competency
D7120 AHCPGD504A Develop and implement a streetscape management plan 30 Unit of competency
D7151 AHCPCM501A Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
D6667 AHCARB503A Diagnose tree diseases 35 Unit of competency
D6669 AHCARB505A Document and audit tree work 90 Unit of competency
D6666 AHCARB502A Identify, select and specify trees 120 Unit of competency
D7201 AHCPHT503A Manage a controlled growing environment 30 Unit of competency
D6928 AHCLSC503A Manage a tree transplanting program 25 Unit of competency
D6927 AHCLSC502A Manage landscape projects 40 Unit of competency
D7119 AHCPGD503A Manage parks and reserves 80 Unit of competency
D7117 AHCPGD501A Manage plant cultural practices 35 Unit of competency
D7263 AHCTRF501A Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces 40 Unit of competency
D7118 AHCPGD502A Plan the restoration of parks and gardens 35 Unit of competency
D6926 AHCLSC501A Survey and establish site levels 80 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units must come from Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0971 BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
D6806 AHCDES503A Assess landscape sites 100 Unit of competency
D7326 AHCWRK504A Assess new industry developments 120 Unit of competency
D6888 AHCIRG501A Audit irrigation systems 30 Unit of competency
D7331 AHCWRK510A Audit site operations 80 Unit of competency
C8235 PSPPM503B Close complex projects 50 Unit of competency
D7324 AHCWRK502A Collect and manage data 45 Unit of competency
WG063 AHCPCM505A Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs 100 Unit of competency
D7136 AHCPMG501A Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader context 40 Unit of competency
D7137 AHCPMG502A Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context 40 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
D6903 AHCLPW501A Develop a management plan for a designated area 60 Unit of competency
D6743 AHCBUS505A Develop a marketing plan 35 Unit of competency
D7138 AHCPMG503A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests 40 Unit of competency
D7139 AHCPMG504A Develop a system for monitoring the pest management strategy 24 Unit of competency
D6891 AHCIRG504A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan 50 Unit of competency
WC224 CPPWMT5043A Develop and implement an environmental management strategy 80 Unit of competency
D6765 AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
WC225 CPPWMT5045A Develop site safety plans 80 Unit of competency
D7332 AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
D6892 AHCIRG505A Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program 65 Unit of competency
D7140 AHCPMG505A Evaluate the pest management strategy 40 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
D7328 AHCWRK507A Implement professional practice 40 Unit of competency
D7329 AHCWRK508A Interpret legislation 100 Unit of competency
D0708 BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
C8234 PSPPM502B Manage complex projects 60 Unit of competency
D7031 AHCMOM501A Manage machinery and equipment 40 Unit of competency
D0739 BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment selection and induction processes 60 Unit of competency
D6739 AHCBUS501A Manage staff 35 Unit of competency
D7327 AHCWRK505A Manage trial and/or research material 45 Unit of competency
D7275 AHCWAT502A Manage water systems 45 Unit of competency
D6740 AHCBUS502A Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
D7249 AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production 24 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
D6742 AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders 55 Unit of competency
D7325 AHCWRK503A Prepare reports 35 Unit of competency
D7330 AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients 55 Unit of competency
D5323 TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S358 RTF50103 Diploma of Horticulture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD0 AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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