Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Floriculture
Certificate III in Floriculture
AHC33210
D498
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 16/08/2013 | Current | 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of:- one (1) core unit and
- fourteen (14) elective units;
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the flower growing industry.
1. Core Unit
One (1) unit must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7093 | AHCOHS301A | Contribute to OHS processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7146 | AHCPCM301A | Implement a plant nutrition program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7083 | AHCNSY301A | Maintain nursery plants | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7243 | AHCSOL301A | Prepare growing media | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7147 | AHCPCM302A | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7084 | AHCNSY302A | Receive and dispatch nursery products | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7245 | AHCSOL401A | Sample soils and interpret results | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of seven (7) units must come from Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S344 | RTF30303 | Certificate III in Horticulture (Floriculture) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCY7 | AHC33216 | Certificate III in Floriculture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships