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Qualification Details

AHC50410 - Diploma of Horticulture

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

AHC50410 Diploma of 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 who manage amenity horticultural enterprises where a range of skills and knowledge across the breadth of the industry is required or personnel working in horticulture at a level requiring higher technical skills.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

• Completion of ten (10) elective units.

• a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
• a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective groups A or B
• a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A 

Plants 

AHCPCM501A Diagnose plant health problems

AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants

Production horticulture 

AHCPHT502A Develop a horticultural production plan

AHCPHT503A Manage a controlled growing environment

Arboriculture 

AHCARB501A Assess trees

AHCARB502A Identify, select and specify trees

AHCARB503A Diagnose tree diseases

AHCARB504A Develop a tree protection program

AHCARB505A Document and audit tree work

Hydroponics 

AHCHYD501A Develop a plan for a hydroponic system

Landscape 

AHCLSC501A Survey and establish site levels

AHCLSC502A Manage landscape projects

AHCLSC503A Manage a tree transplanting program

Parks and gardens 

AHCPGD501A Manage plant cultural practices

AHCPGD502A Plan the restoration of parks and gardens

AHCPGD503A Manage parks and reserves

AHCPGD504A Develop and implement a streetscape management plan

AHCPGD505A Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities

Turf 

AHCTRF501A Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B 

Business 

AHCBUS501A Manage staff

AHCBUS502A Market products and services

AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts

AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders

AHCBUS505A Develop a marketing plan

AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports

BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

TLIL5019A Implement and monitor transport logistics

TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

TLIR4003A Negotiate a contract

Chemicals 

AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy

Design 

AHCDES503A Assess landscape sites

Irrigation 

AHCIRG501A Audit irrigation systems

AHCIRG502A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs

AHCIRG503A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems

AHCIRG504A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan

AHCIRG505A Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Lands , parks and wildlife 

AHCLPW501A Develop a management plan for a designated area

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM501A Manage machinery and equipment

AHCMOM502A Implement a machinery management system

Pest management 

AHCPMG501A Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader context

AHCPMG502A Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context

AHCPMG503A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests

AHCPMG504A Develop a system for monitoring the pest management strategy

AHCPMG505A Evaluate the pest management strategy

Plants 

AHCPCM505A Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs

Soils and media

AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production

Water 

AHCWAT501A Design water treatment systems

AHCWAT502A Manage water systems

Work

AHCWRK501A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program

AHCWRK502A Collect and manage data

AHCWRK503A Prepare reports

AHCWRK504A Assess new industry developments

AHCWRK505A Manage trial and/or research material

AHCWRK507A Implement professional practice

AHCWRK508A Interpret legislation

AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients

AHCWRK510A Audit site operations

AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

CPPWMT5043A Develop and implement an environmental management strategy

CPPWMT5045A Develop site safety plans

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

PSPPM503B Close complex projects

Licencing Information

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

Communication

• Listening and understanding
• Speaking clearly and directly
• Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
• Writing to audience needs
• Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers
• Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
• Establishing/using networks
• Sharing information
• Negotiating responsively

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
• Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations
• Identifying and using the strengths of other team members

Problem-solving

• Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems
• Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems
• Solving problems individually or in teams
• Applying a range of strategies in problem solving
• Using numeracy skills to solve problems
• Testing assumptions and taking context into account

Initiative and enterprise

• Adapting to new situations
• Being creative in response to workplace challenges
• Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
• Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters
• Translating ideas into actions
• Developing a strategic, creative long-term vision

Planning and organising

• Collecting analysing and organising information
• Using basic business systems for planning and organising
• Being appropriately resourceful
• Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role
• Participating in continuous improvement and planning processes
• Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables
• Determining or applying required resources
• Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements
• Managing time and priorities
• Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies

Self-management

• Taking responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

• Defining own learning needs
• Carrying out independent learning to improve capability

Technology

• Using technology and related workplace equipment
• Using technology to organise data

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, but are not limited to, Advanced 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

Parks and Garden manager

Horticulture enterprise manager