| Campus: | Melbourne / Cairns |
| Duration: | 6 months full-time |
| Intakes: | Fortnightly |
| Mode (Domestic Students): | Face-to-Face Distance (must have workplace to practice) Online Moodle (must have workplace to practice) |
| Mode (International Students): | Not Available |
Unit & Assessment Information:
Completion of sixteen (16) selected units below.
| Unit | Assessment |
| AHCWHS202-Participate in workplace health and safety processes (core) | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and contribute to positive environmental work practices. The following activities will be covered in this unit : Activity 1 Short answer questions ( Workplace safety ) Activity 2 Exercise ( Recognising hazard in the workplace) Activity 3 Short answer questions ( Risk control) Activity 4 Short answer questions ( Risk assessment and report risk) Activity 5 & Activity 6 Exercises ( Safety working procedures) Practical task |
| AHCWRK211-Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (core) | This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and to carry out improvements including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices. This unit requires the ability to access industry information, and applicable legislative and Work Health and Safety (WHS) guidelines. The following activities will be covered in this unit : Activity 1 Written task (Identifying resources used in own work role ) Activity 2 Written task (Documenting and measure current usage of resources using appropriate techniques) Activity 3 Written task ( Recording and filing documentation measuring current usage, using technology (such as software systems) ) Activity 4 Written task (Identifying and reporting workplace environmental hazards to appropriate personnel) Activity 5 Written task (Reporting breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel ) Activity 6 Group task |
| AHCWRK212- Work effectively in the industry (core) | This unit of competency covers the process of working effectively on an individual basis and with others and defines the standard required to: meet the standards required in the industry for dress and work practices; implement the quality standards for workplace products or services; interpret instructions and establish work tasks and priorities; demonstrate communication skills with supervisors and co workers. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 & Activity 2 Understanding Your Workplace Structure Activity 3 Understanding the horticulture industry Activity 4 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) Activity 5 The Code of Practice in your workplace Activity 6 Knowing when tasks are done correctly Activity 7 A daily work schedule Activity 8 Priorities Activity 9 Positive actions on problems |
| AHCWRK213-Participate in workplace communications (core) | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace communications. The skills and knowledge described in this unit underpin a broad range of activities applicable to a variety of job roles throughout industries at various levels. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 The communication processes Activity 2 How to communicate Activity 3 Communication hierarchy Activity 4 Follow routine spoken messages and verbal communication instructions Activity 5 Follow routine written notices and written communication instructions Activity 6 How to establish communications with clients to obtain and provide appropriate information Activity 7 Participating in workplace meeting and discussions Activity 8 Complete relevant work-related documents and process communicated information Activity 9 Effectively work instruction Activity 10 Identify, access and operate workplace communications system Activity 11 Growing space efficiency |
| AHCBIO203-Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and clean machinery, tools and other equipment, including vehicles, of material that may contribute to the spread of biosecurity threats. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Short answer questions on biosecurity Activity 2 Biosecurity Risks Associated with Machinery, Tools, and Equipment Activity 3 Practical activity – Inspect and Clean Machinery for Plant, Animal and Soil Materials Activity 4 Checklist: Inspect and Clean Machinery for Plant, Animal, and Soil Materials (Side by Side Vehicle) Activity 5 Biosecurity waste management and disposal |
| AHCBIO204- Follow site biosecurity procedures | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow the workplace biosecurity procedures for accessing and leaving a quarantine site to reduce and contain the transfer of diseases or pests. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Met site security entry and exit requirements for vehicles, personal fomites and personal hygiene Activity 2 Handled and stored production materials and products according to procedures and biosecurity protocols Activity 3 Complete the BOLT Training Activity 4 Complete a Farm Biosecurity Checklist |
| AHCCHM201- Apply chemicals under supervision. | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply chemicals using workplace specific application equipment under supervision. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and pesticide legislation and codes. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Preparing spray equipment Activity 2 Calibration of boom spray Activity 3 Identify hazards and assess risks associated with hazardous substances Activity 4 Personal and public safety in using hazardous substances Activity 5 Disposing of treatment waste Activity 6 Accidental poisoning Activity 7 Correctly apply treatment Activity 8 Storage of chemicals Activity 9 Reporting and recording injury or poisoning |
| AHCWRK210 – Observe and report on weather | Activity Booklet / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments) |
| AHCSOL203- Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the sampling and testing of soil or growing media sampling and testing. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Written task ( Locating services) Activity 2 Written task (Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare) Activity 3 Written task (Personal Protective Equipment) Activity 4 Written task (Soil texture) Activity 5 Written task (Soil structure) Activity 6 Written task (Soil colour) Activity 7 Written task (Soil chemical properties) Activity 8 Written task (Properties of growing media) Activity 9 Calculating task ( Air Filled Porosity) |
| AHCNSY207-Undertake propagation activities | This unit covers the process of undertaking propagation activities and defines the standard required to: collect and maintain suitable plant material; apply a range of propagation techniques; maintain and monitor propagated plants; maintain plant hygiene. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Practical task (Separating cells for seedlings) Activity 2 Multiple choice questions (Separating cells for seedlings) Activity 3 Short answer questions (Separating cells for seedlings) Activity 4 Practical task (Types of softwood cuttings) Activity 5 Matching exercise (Types of softwood cuttings) Activity 6 Short answer questions (Types of softwood cuttings) Activity 7 Practical task (Lining out cuttings) Activity 8 Short answer questions (Lining out cuttings) Activity 9 Matching exercise (Lining out cuttings) Activity 10 Practical task (Separation and division ) Activity 11 Multiple choice questions (Separation and division ) Activity 12 Matching exercise (Separation and division ) Activity 13 Practical task (Stenting) Activity 14 Short answer questions (Stenting) Activity 15 Multiple choice questions (Stenting) Activity 16 Practical task (Budding) Activity 17 Multiple choice questions (Stenting) Activity 18 Practical task (Layering) Activity 19 Multiple choice questions (Layering) |
| AHCLSK211- Provide feed for livestock | Activity Booklet / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments) |
| AHCIRG221- Assist with pressurised irrigation operations | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with installing, operating and maintaining pressurised irrigation systems. These systems use sprinklers and generally use glued PVC pipe. The unit applies to individuals who assist with pressurised irrigation operations under general supervision with limited autonomy and accountability. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Types of irrigation systemsActivity 2 Safety Checklists Activity 3 Tools for irrigation activity Activity 4 Irrigation plan practical activities Activity 5 & Activity 6: Maintenance Activity 7 Inspection Activity 8 Equipment storage Activity 9 Assigning work routines Activity 10 PPE checklist Activity 11 Safety (WHS) Activity 12 Record keeping |
| AHCMOM216- Operate side by side utility vehicles | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a side-by-side utility vehicle including undertaking pre-start checks and shut down procedures. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Written Questions about side by side Activity 2 Workplace risk assessment Activity 3 Complete the Hazard identification and control checklist Activity 4 Operating procedure for side-by-side vehicle Activity 5 Written questions refer to the CF moto on Moodle Activity 6 Calculation refer to the CF moto on Moodle Activity 7 Onsite practical assessment (Practical demonstration of side-by-side operation) |
| AHCLSK202- Care for health and welfare of livestock | Activity Booklet / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments) |
| AHCPMG201- Treat weeds | This unit covers the process of treating weeds and defines the standard required to: identify significant weed species for the enterprise; apply a range of weed treatment control options; recognize and control risks to environment (including spray drift and chemical spillage); clean and store equipment correctly; monitor treatment site; record weed treatment. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Assessing weed infestation Activity 2 Determine threshold for action Activity 3 Weed control methods Activity 4 Using personal protective equipment when transporting, handling and applying chemicals Activity 5 Calibration of spray equipment Activity 6 Measuring and decanting chemical Activity 7 Dealing with empty containers |
| AHCPMG202 – Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise plant pests, diseases and disorders, determine the treatment options and apply treatments under supervision. The unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of job contexts who undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Identifying insects and mites Activity 2 Identifying plant diseases Activity 3 Monitoring pests and diseases Activity 4 Treatment methods Activity 5 Treatment application Activity 6 Post treatment operations |
Entry requirements
| Age: | 16 plus |
| English Proficiency Requirement: | all students must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department. |
| Academic Requirement: | Completion of Equivalent to Certificate I, or Primary school equivalent, or currently employed in the parks and gardens industry or interested in career in horticulture |
Applications, enquiries & tuition fees
More information about applications for this course and intake dates should be directed to info@acah.edu.au or by phone on 03 9654 8822.
