Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Floriculture
Certificate III in Floriculture
AHC33216
BCY7
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 21/10/2019 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 19/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in floriculture. The floriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
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:
- one (1) core units plus
- fourteen (14) 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:
- Select four (4) units from Group A
- Select seven (7) units from Group A or B
- Three (3) units may be selected from Group B or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in floriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
1. Core Unit
One (1) unit must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAO01 | AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAS24 | AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ51 | AHCSOL305 | Prepare growing media | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ22 | AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ81 | AHCNSY302 | Receive and dispatch nursery products | 24 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to ten (10) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D498 | AHC33210 | Certificate III in Floriculture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG0 | AHC30620 | Certificate III in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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