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Qualification Details

AHC40410 - Certificate IV in Horticulture

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

AHC40410 Certificate IV 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 prior to undertaking higher level roles in the industry.

 

 

 

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

 

 

 

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of

• twelve (12) units made up of

• one (1) core unit and

• eleven (11) elective units.

 

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of five (5) units must come from elective group A
• a minimum of two (2) units must come from elective groups A or B
• a maximum of four (4) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.

 

CORE UNIT 

 

Occupational Health and Safety 

• AHCOHS401A Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes

 

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A 

 

Plants 

• AHCPCM401A Recommend plants and cultural practices

• AHCPCM402A Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

 

Landscape 

• AHCLSC401A Supervise landscape project works

 

Organic production 

• AHCORG403A Manage organic soil improvement

 

Parks and gardens 

• AHCPGD401A Design plant displays

• AHCPGD402A Plan a plant establishment program

 

Pest management 

• AHCPMG408A Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs

 

Soils and media 

• AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results

 

Turf 

• AHCTRF401A Develop a sports turf maintenance program

• AHCTRF402A Plan and implement sports turf renovation

 

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B 

 

Business 

• AHCBUS402A Cost a project

• AHCBUS404A Operate within a budget framework

• BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances

• BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff

• BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents

• BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

• TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

 

Chemicals 

• AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals

• AHCCHM402A Plan and implement a chemical use program

• AHCCHM403A Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment

 

Design 

• CUVCRS04A Produce technical drawings

• BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice

 

Irrigation 

• AHCIRG401A Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction

• AHCIRG402A Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system

• AHCIRG404A Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program

• AHCIRG405A Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems

• AHCIRG406A Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work

• AHCIRG407A Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work

• AHCIRG408A Schedule irrigations

 

Machinery operation and maintenance 

• AHCMOM401A Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment

• AHCMOM402A Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment

 

Merchandising and sales 

• AHCMER401A Coordinate customer service and networking activities

• BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks

• SIRXINV004A Buy merchandise

 

Natural area restoration 

• AHCNAR401A Supervise natural area restoration works

• AHCNAR402A Plan the implementation of revegetation works

 

Nursery 

• AHCNSY401A Plan a growing-on program

• AHCNSY402A Plan a propagation program

 

Organic production 

• AHCORG401A Manage biodynamic production

• AHCORG402A Manage organic livestock production

 

Pest management 

• AHCPMG405A Implement pest management action plans

 

Work 

• AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures

• AHCWRK402A Provide information on issues and policies

• AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance

• AHCWRK404A Ensure compliance with pest legislation

• PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

 

 

 

 

Licencing Information

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

 

Employability Skill 

Communication

• Listening and understanding
• Speaking clearly and directly
• Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
• 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
• Being creative in response to workplace challenges
• Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others

Planning and organising

• Collecting, analysing and organising information
• Being appropriately resourceful

Self-management

• Monitoring and evaluating own performance
• Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

• Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
• Learning in a range of settings, including informal learning

Technology

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

 

 

 

Pathway Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

 

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, AHC50410 Diploma of Horticulture.

 

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

 

Job roles 

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

• Senior horticulturist
• Horticulture team leader.