Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Production Horticulture

Diploma of Production Horticulture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC50316
State Code:
BCY0
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
445
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 21/10/2019 Current Approved
1.00 27/06/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

The Diploma of Production Horticulture reflects the role of personnel working on production horticulture farms.
The qualification can be contextualised for a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower production or mushroom production context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed enterprises, both.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)
Core Units = zero (0)
Elective Units = ten (10)

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 three (3) units from Group A
- select five (5) units from Group A or B
- two (2) units aligned to AQF level 4 or above may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
- Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in production horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5.
1. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) 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
BAT70 AHCPHT502 Develop a horticultural production plan 30 Unit of competency
BAO82 AHCHYD501 Develop a plan for a hydroponic system 50 Unit of competency
BAN68 AHCPCM501 Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
BAP38 AHCPHT503 Manage a controlled growing environment 30 Unit of competency
OBJ31 AHCWHS502 Manage work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
OBJ50 AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production 24 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAL94 AHCPCM505 Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs 100 Unit of competency
OBK06 AHCDRG502 Design drainage systems 50 Unit of competency
OBJ66 AHCIRG508 Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs 60 Unit of competency
OBJ70 AHCIRG506 Design irrigation systems 110 Unit of competency
BAN20 AHCWAT501 Design water treatment systems 50 Unit of competency
BAO82 AHCHYD501 Develop a plan for a hydroponic system 50 Unit of competency
OBJ69 AHCIRG509 Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan 100 Unit of competency
OBJ64 AHCORG507 Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan 120 Unit of competency
BAQ77 AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
OBK28 AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan 50 Unit of competency
BAM54 AHCMOM502 Implement a machinery management system 35 Unit of competency
AVI45 TLIL5019 Implement and monitor transport logistics 40 Unit of competency
BAS59 AHCBER501 Manage active operational emergency disease or plant pest sites 120 Unit of competency
OBK33 AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements 35 Unit of competency
BAQ17 AHCMOM501 Manage machinery and equipment 40 Unit of competency
AUM52 BSBRSK501 Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
BAQ84 AHCBER502 Manage the implementation of an emergency disease or plant pest control program 120 Unit of competency
OBJ32 AHCWAT503 Manage water systems 45 Unit of competency
OBK30 AHCBUS513 Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
OBK27 AHCBUS517 Monitor and review business performance 40 Unit of competency
AVH93 TLIR4003 Negotiate a contract 40 Unit of competency
OBK31 AHCBUS514 Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
OBK26 AHCBUS518 Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 60 Unit of competency
OBJ63 AHCORG508 Prepare the enterprise for organic or biodynamic certification 140 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D515 AHC50310 Diploma of Production Horticulture Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGH8 AHC50320 Diploma of Production Horticulture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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