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Qualification Details

AHC30710 - Certificate III in Horticulture

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

AHC30710 Certificate III in Horticulture Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals and provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. It is not a suitable pathway for horticultural trades.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

Completion of

• sixteen (16) units made up of

• two (2) core units and

• fourteen (14) elective units.

• a minimum of eight (8) units must come from elective group A
• a minimum of three (3) 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 or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes

Work 

AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A 

Arboriculture 

AHCARB301A Implement a tree maintenance program

AHCARB302A Conduct tree inspections

AHCARB303A Implement a tree pruning program

AHCARB304A Fell trees with advanced techniques

AHCARB305A Remove trees in confined spaces

AHCARB306A Undertake aerial rescue

AHCARB307A Undertake complex tree climbing

AHCARB308A Install cable and bracing

AHCARB309A Implement a tree protection program

FPIFGM3205A Fall trees manually (advanced)

Landscape 

AHCLSC301A Set out site for construction works

AHCLSC302A Construct landscape features using concrete

AHCLSC303A Construct brick and or block structures and features

AHCLSC304A Erect timber structures and features

AHCLSC305A Construct stone structures and features

AHCLSC306A Implement a paving project

AHCLSC307A Implement a retaining wall project

AHCLSC308A Install metal structures and features

AHCLSC309A Install water features

AHCLSC310A Implement a tree transplanting program

Nursery 

AHCNSY301A Maintain nursery plants

AHCNSY302A Receive and dispatch nursery products

AHCNSY303A Install and maintain plant displays

AHCNSY304A Deliver and promote sales of plants

AHCNSY305A Prepare specialised plants

AHCNSY306A Implement a propagation plan

AHCNSY307A Operate fertigation equipment

Parks and gardens 

AHCPGD301A Implement a plant establishment program

AHCPGD302A Plan and maintain plant displays

AHCPGD303A Perform specialist amenity pruning

AHCPGD304A Implement a landscape maintenance program

AHCPGD305A Conduct operational inspection of park facilities

AHCPGD306A Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment

Pest management 

AHCPMG301A Control weeds

AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

Plants 

AHCPCM301A Implement a plant nutrition program

AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture

AHCPCM303A Identify plant specimens

Soils and media 

AHCSOL301A Prepare growing media

AHCSOL302A Construct a soil profile

Turf 

AHCTRF301A Construct turf playing surfaces

AHCTRF302A Establish turf

AHCTRF303A Implement a grassed area maintenance program

AHCTRF304A Monitor turf health

AHCTRF305A Renovate sports turf

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B 

Biosecurity 

AHCBIO301A Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response

AHCBIO302A Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs

AHCBIO303A Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises

AHCBIO304A Carry out movement and security procedures

AHCBIO305A Monitor and review biosecurity measures

Chemicals 

AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals

AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals

Irrigation 

AHCIRG301A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system

AHCIRG302A Install irrigation systems

AHCIRG303A Measure irrigation delivery system performance

AHCIRG305A Operate pressurised irrigation systems

AHCIRG306A Troubleshoot irrigation systems

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment

Water 

AHCWAT301A Monitor and operate water treatment processes

Work 

AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities

AHCWRK311A Conduct site inspection

RIIOHS302A Implement traffic management plan

Licencing Information

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• Listening and understanding
• Speaking clearly and directly
• Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
• Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers
• Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements

Teamwork

• Working as an individual and a team member
• Working with diverse individuals and groups
• Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team

Problem-solving

• Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems
• Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems
• Solving problems individually or in teams

Initiative and enterprise

• Adapting to new situations

Planning and organising

• Collecting analysing and organising information
• Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role
• Managing time and priorities

Self-management

• Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

• Participating in ongoing learning
• Learning new skills and techniques

Technology

• Using technology and related workplace equipment
• Using basic technology skills
• Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Pathway Information

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include any of the specialist qualifications at Certificate IV.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Horticulturist
• Gardener.