Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
AHC40310
D502
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 01/03/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the production horticulture industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the production horticulture industry.
The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture in the case of mixed enterprises.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of:- one (1) core unit and
- eleven (11) elective units.
- a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma 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. Core Unit
One (1) unit must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7094 | AHCOHS401A | Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7194 | AHCPHT402A | Develop a crop regulation program | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7150 | AHCPCM402A | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | 90 | Unit of competency |
| D7196 | AHCPHT404A | Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D6762 | AHCCHM401A | Minimise risks in the use of chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7090 | AHCNSY401A | Plan a growing-on program | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D7091 | AHCNSY402A | Plan a propagation program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6763 | AHCCHM402A | Plan and implement a chemical use program | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7149 | AHCPCM401A | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D7245 | AHCSOL401A | Sample soils and interpret results | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6886 | AHCIRG408A | Schedule irrigations | 65 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must come from elective groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S399 | RTE40503 | Certificate IV in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCZ0 | AHC40316 | Certificate IV in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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