Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Production Horticulture
Certificate III in Production Horticulture
AHC30610
D472
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 16/08/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in production horticulture. The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable or berry 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 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 production horticulture 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7125 | AHCPMG302A | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7124 | AHCPMG301A | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG869 | AHCPHT310A | Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7189 | AHCPHT306A | Establish horticultural crops | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7187 | AHCPHT304A | Harvest horticultural crops mechanically | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6695 | AHCBIO302A | Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7186 | AHCPHT303A | Implement a post-harvest program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7318 | AHCWRK313A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D6698 | AHCBIO305A | Monitor and review biosecurity measures | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D6876 | AHCIRG305A | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6759 | AHCCHM303A | Prepare and apply chemicals | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D6760 | AHCCHM304A | Transport, handle and store chemicals | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S390 | RTE31603 | Certificate III in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDB4 | AHC30616 | Certificate III in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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