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AHC40620 CERTIFICATE IV IN NURSERY OPERATIONS

Production

CRICOS Course Code:

105049K (VIC/QLD)

Victoria only

Course Duration:

52 weeks

Study Mode:

National Students:

Classroom face to face,

Online (Moodle)

Distance

International Students:

Classroom face to face only (20 hours per week)

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of fourteen (14) selected units as below.

Classifications

ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson

Unit	Assessment
AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program/AHCSOL405 – Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants	Assignment 1 Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions, Terminology, Preparing for soil surveying & sampling activities, soil physical and chemical characteristics & parameters for specific plants, RAW, soil ameliorant and improvement techniques Assignment 2 Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise)- Soil depth and colour ( Munsell chart), Soil texture test ( Ribbon test), Soil pH, Soil structure stability in water, Soil microbes test, Moisture analysis test Assignment 3 Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definition, PH adjustment, Soil ameliorant and improvement techniques, Important of organic matter.

AHCNSY403 Plan a growing-on program/ AHCNSY404 Plan a propagation program	Assessment item 1 Written questions – Identify issues affecting the growing-on program and develop growing-on plan. Assessment 2 Project report (1500 – 2000 word limit) – Plan a growing-on program for provided plant material Assessment item 3 Oral/recorded PowerPoint presentation based on your project report Assessment item 4 Online presentation

BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding / BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness	Assignment 1 A&B Written Task Assignment 2 A Written Task Assignment 2 B Written Task Assessment 3 Written Examination

AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes	Assessment item 1 Written questions – WHS legislations, code of practices, national standards, enterprise WHS policies and procedures. Assessment item 2 Written questions -Workplace hazard identification, assessment of risk, hierarchy of control, procedures for hazards identification, assessing and controlling risks & safety training. Practical task – Establishment of workplace procedures Assessment item 3 Recorded PowerPoint presentation- Facilitate a WHS Meeting; distribute information concerning WHS issues to staff. Written questions – Participation in consultation, procedures for emergency event, WH&S training and maintaining occupational health & safety records and response to emergencies.
AHCIRG437 Schedule irrigations	Assessment item 1 Part A – Short answer questions on Definitions, Terminology, Water Theory, Extended Answer Questions on Soil and water relationship Part B – Short Answer questions on Soil and water relationship Assessment item 2 Part A Short Answer Questions – Irrigation Scheduling, Health and Safety, Water Pressure Part B Calculations Exercises: Uniformity / Irrigation Scheduling Calculations, as detailed in the exercise. Assessment item 3 Practical exercise – Irrigation System Uniformity Test
AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment	Assignment 1 Report – Developing, Implementing and Monitoring Maintenance Plan Assignment 2 Practical report – – Machinery & equipment operations checks, identifying hazards and associated risk, operation procedures, identifying machinery parts and maintenance requirements, developing and implementing maintenance plan.
AHCWRK401 – Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures	Assessment item 1 Written short answer, definition about food legislation, product specification Assessment item 2 Case study – Risk Assessment in a Quality Assurance Process Assessment Item 3 Part A Written questions – Scenario, flow chart and the HACCP system Part B Case study – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) techniques Assessment Item 4 Exam (plant nutrition program – calculation of fertilizer use based on soil test reports)
AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices	Assessment 1 Online Wiki web-based information about group of plants Assessment 2 Part A: : Written short and extended answer questions, definitions, terminologies, classifications of plants. Part B: plant observation sheets & class/laboratory activities- Flower Structures & morphological features, Describing Leaves Assessment 3 Recorded Power point (12-15 slides) – Provide a specialist advice Assessment 4 Report -Plant Resources Package (180 PLANTS) Assessment 5 Weekly plant ID test Assessment 6 Final Online Examination and plants observation test
AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance	Assessment 1 Written Tasks – Short Answer Questions Assessment 2 Plant resource package – Up to 50 plants for Nursery production Assessment 3 Written Exam (Plant identification and plan morphology assessment)
AHCBIO401 Plan and implement a biosecurity program	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments).
AHCPCM405 Implement an integrated pest management program	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments).

Classifications

ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirement:	Completion of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment, assessed by Language Studies Department
Academic Requirement:	Completion of equivalent to Certificate III or higher, Year 10 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Horticulture Industry, with at least 12 months equivalent employment.

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page.

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AHC31120 | CERTIFICATE III IN NURSERY OPERATIONS

Production

CRICOS Course Code:

104911G (VIC/QLD)

Course Duration:

52 Weeks

Study Mode:

National Students:

Classroom face to face

Online – Moodle – for persons employed in the industry

Distance – for persons employed in the industry

Apprenticeship

VET in Schools

International Students:

Classroom face to face only (20 hours per week).

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of sixteen (16) selected units below.

Unit	Assessment
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders	Assessment 1: Written questions – Assess pest, disease and disorders Assessment 2: Worksite base report – Plan the implementation of plant pests, diseases and disorder control measures Assessment 3: Practical activity / Simulated workplace exercise Assessment item 4: Quiz / Examination
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds	Assessment 1: Practical Activity – Weed Identification & Infestation assessment Assessment 2 : Written tasks -Monitor, record and report on weed control measures ( cultural, biological, chemical).
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices	Assessment 1: Practical assessment (calibration exercise) – (must achieve a result of 100%) Assessment 2: Work / short answer questions Assessment 3: Label and SDS Reading exercise (Must achieve a results of 100%)
AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan	Assessment 1 : Written Short and Extended Answer Questions- growing media components, Propagation techniques, OH&S hazards, propagation material selection and Australian Standards for potting mixes Assessment 2 : Practical/ Stimulated or demonstrated activities – propagation techniques
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program	Assessment 1 : Interpreting site plans and specifications, Material, equipment, tools and ma plant nutrition program, safety checks on equipment & machinery, site hazard management, PPE selection maintenance & storage and keeping work site safe Assessment 2 : Short answers questions and fertiliser calculations Assessment 3 : Verbal questions and Visual Inspection checklist Examination
AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media	Assessment 1 : Short answers questions on growing media components Assessment 2 :Extended answers questions on soil and water relationship; equipment requirement, record keeping, hygiene, production requirements. Assessment 3 : Practical activities – testing physical, chemical properties of potting mixes; toxic tests.
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities	Assessment 1: written questions – prepare for work sites activitiesAssessment 2: practical activity – coordinate and report on work site activities Examination
AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies	Assignment 1 : Short answers questions – Prepare for emergency situations, identify and evaluate the emergency Assignment 2 : Task 1 – First aid Case Scenarios Task 2 – Practical activities – Workplace hazard identification, assessment of risk, risk rating, hierarchy of control, procedures for hazards identification, assessing and controlling risks
AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment	Assessment 1 Short answer questions – Understanding process of fertigation Assessment 2 Practical activities Testing chemical properties of water for irrigation Operation of fertigation system at ACAH demonstration farm
AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems	Assessment 1: written questions Locate and identify faulty components and blockages apply shutdown sequence and isolation procedures Assessment 2: Practical activities – Irrigation system description questionnaire for all the different types of irrigation systems Assessment 3: Examination – knowledge skills and terminology, assessing Trouble irrigation systems
AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants	Assessment 1 Part A: Short answers questions Part B: Extended answers questions Assessment 2: Practical activities/Practical Demonstration – Measuring pH using pH meter and EC
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes	Assessment 1: Written questions – WHS legislations, code of practices, national standards, enterprise WHS policies and procedures Assessment 2 : Written questions and practical assessment – WHS legislations, code of practices, national standards, enterprise WHS policies and procedures Assessment 3: Written questions – PPE, Incident, Accident reporting Assessment 4: Online quiz
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals	Assessment item 1: Practical assessment (calibration exercise) – (must achieve a result of 100%) Assessment item 2: Work / short answer questions Assessment item 3: Label and SDS Reading exercise (Must achieve a results of 100%)
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases	Assessment 1 : Written tasks – 40 questions Assessment 2 : Calibration activity Assessment 3 : Practical activity / record keeping Assessment 4 : Examination – Label and SDS reading
AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture	Assessment 1 : Written Questions & Case Studies – Identifying Horticulture Issues, questioning techniques, information gathering, relevant issues & providing expert adviceAssessment 2 : Extended Answers Questions – Plant Identification techniques, Plant selection, Plant Physiology, Plant habit and growth characteristics. Assessment 3 : Developing plants profile Assessment 4 : Weekly Quiz Assessment 5 : Examination

Classifications

ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson

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 II or higher or Year 10 equivalent completed or an interest in horticultural studies or currently employed in the Horticulture Industry, with at least 12 months equivalent employment or a genuine interest in commencing a career in horticulture.

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page

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AHC20716 | CERTIFICATE II IN PRODUCTION NURSERY

Production

Note: This course is for delivery to National Students only.

Course Duration:

20 Weeks

Study Mode:

Classroom (face to face)
Online-moodle
Distance
Traineeship

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of fifteen (16) units as below.

Unit	Asessment
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes	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 End of unit test
AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry	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
AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities	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)
AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing	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)
AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders	Activity 1 Written questions ( Identifying insects and mites)Activity 2 Written questions (Identifying plant diseases) Activity 3 Written questions ( Monitoring pests and diseases) Activity 4 Written questions ( Treatment methods) Activity 5 Written questions ( Treatment application) Activity 6 Written questions ( Post treatment operations)
AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision	Activity 1 Short answer questions about Preparing spray equipment Activity 2 Short answer questions about Calibration of boom spray Activity 3 Short answer questions about Identify hazards and assess risks associated with hazardous substances Activity 4 Short answer questions about Personal and public safety in using hazardous substances Activity 5 Short answer questions about Disposing of water waste Activity 6 Short answer questions about Accidental poisoning Activity 7 Short answer questions about Correctly apply treatment Activity 8 Short answer questions about Storage of chemicals Activity 9 Short answer questions about Recording and reporting chemical application and storage details
AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	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
AHCPGD201 Plants trees and shrubs	Activity 1 Written questions about Workplace risk assessmentActivity 2 Checklist on Preparation for planting operations Activity 3 Written questions about Site preparation Activity 4 Written questions about Prepare trees and shrubs for planting Activity 5 Written questions about Inspect plants and report problem Activity 6 Written questions about Install trees and shrubs
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCNSY201 Pot up plants	Activity 1 Workplace risk assessment Activity 2 Checklist of tools and supplies commonly used in potting up plants Activity 3 Written task – Health and safety requirements of your workplace for the handling and potting up of potting mixes. Activity 4 Written task – Testing potting mixes using at your workplace Activity 5 Written task – Water and fertilising Activity 6 Written task – Procedure to dispose of the waste material at your workplace
AHCNSY206 Care for nursery plants	Activity 1 & Activity 2 Written tasks (Tending plant safely) Activity 3 Written task (Tending nursery plant) Activity 4 Written task ( Applying fertiliser) Activity 5 Written task (Pruning) Activity 6 Written task (Complete nursery plant maintenance operation)
AHCPCM201 Recognise plants	Activity 1 Written task (Prepare plant for recognition )Activity 2 Written task ( Inflorescence)Activity 3 Sketching task (leaves) Activity 4 Written task ( Information on plants )
AHCIRG221 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees	Activity 1 Written task ( Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment )Activity 2 Written task (PPE Selection & Maintenance) Activity 3 Written task (Identifying tools for pruning situation) Activity 4 Written task ( Pruning techniques) Activity 5 Written task ( Compartmentalisation of decay in trees)

AHCINF203 Maintain properties and structures

Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)

Classifications

ANZSCO 841412 Horticultural Nursery Assistant

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements:	all candidates 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 a genuine interest in horticulture. Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National Student page.

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AHC50820 | DIPLOMA OF NURSERY MANAGEMENT

Production

CRICOS Course Code:

104843C (VIC/QLD)

Course Duration:

52 weeks

Study Mode:

National Students:

Classroom face to face

Online – Moodle

Distance.

International Students:

Classroom face to face only (20 hours per week)

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of ten (10) selected units as below.

Unit	Assessment
AHCWHS502 Manage work health and safety processes	Assessment Item 1: Task – Short Answer Questions and Scenario Analysis Assessment Item 2: Role play (Demonstration exercise) Assessment item 3: Audit report and checklist Examination: Overall Assessment of Legislation and application of OHS Processes in Industry
AHCBUS511 – Manage enterprise staff requirements	Assessment task 1: Short Answer Questions Assessment task 2: Presentation on Inventory Management Assessment Task 3: Examination on Supply chains and inventory management or Practical Using Beer Game Modeling
AHCPCM508 – Develop an integrated pest management program	Assessment 1: Plant health report Assessment 2: Field Activity Examination: Closed book
BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures	Assessment item 1: Plant specimen collections (field visit) Assessment item 2: Dry and preserving Plants Assessment item 3: Plants Selection for a Nursery Project – 50 plants
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work	Assessment 1: Project Assessment 2: Oral Presentation Assessment 3: Examination
AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production	Assessment 1: Internet assignment – Understanding soils Assessment 2: Practical activities – test soils Assessment 3: Soil ameliorates short answer question Examination: Closed book
AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy	Assessment item 1: (short and extended answer research questions)Task A Task B Task C Task D Assessment item 2: Oral presentation Assessment Item 3: Written Exam closed book on
AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems	Assessment item 1: Identify Industry Nursery Industry Needs for a Consultant – Essay Report Assessment item 2: Recommend and provide advice on a Nursery Industry Problem Assessment item 3: Short Test – in no more than 300 words provide a solution for the prescribed problem or scenario.
AHCWAT503 Manage water systems	Assignment 1: Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2: Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3: Spray Calibration, spill kit Examination
AHCWRK513 Write and present reports	Assignment 1: Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2: Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3: Spray Calibration, Spill Kit Examination

Classifications

ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements:	all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Academic Requirement:	Completion of equivalent to Diploma or higher, Year 12 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Horticulture Industry, with at least 36 months equivalent employment.

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page

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AHC40320| CERTIFICATE IV IN PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE

Production

CRICOS Course Code:

104839K (VIC/QLD)

Course Duration:

52 weeks

Study Mode:

National Students:

Classroom face to face

Online – Moodle

Distance

International Students:

Classroom face to face only ( 20 hours per week)

Unit and Assessment Information:

Completion of twelve (12) selected units as below.

Unit	Assessment
AHCPHT409 Develop a crop regulation program	Assignment 1 – Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2 – Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3 – Spray Calibration, spill kitExamination
BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader	Assessment Task 1 – Assignment (Questions & Case study) Assessment Item 2 – Section B: (short answer questions, and case studies) Assessment Task 3 – Examination
AHCWRK401 Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures	Assessment item 1 – Written questions Assessment 2 – Case study Assessment item 3 -Written questions Assessment item 4- Written questions/scenario Field visits or Practical Assessment 5 – Examination
AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework	Assignment 1 – A&B Written Task Assignment 2 A – Written Task Assignment 2 – B Written Task Assessment 3 – Written Examination
AHCBIO401 Plan and implement a biosecurity program	Assignment 1 – Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2 – Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise)Assignment 3 – Spray Calibration, spill kitExamination
AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program	Assessment item 1 –Project Assessment item 2-Oral presentation Assessment item 3-Practical activity & report
AHCNSY403 Plan a growing-on program	Assessment item 1 AssignmentPart A Part B Assessment item 2 – Practical report Assessment item 3 –Exam
AHCIRG437 Schedule irrigations	Assessment item 1 Task 1- Part A Task 1- Part B Assessment item 2 Task 2- Part A Task 2- Part B Assessment item 3 -Task 3- Practical
AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes	Assignment 1 – A&B Written Task Assignment 2 A – Written Task Assignment 2 – B Written Task Assessment 3 – Written Examination
AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices	Assessment item 1 -Task 1 Task 2 Task 3(Practical activities) Assessment item 2 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Assessment Item 3-Report Assessment Item 4-Exam
AHCNSY404 Plan a propagation program	Assessment 1 Written Tasks Assessment 2 Project report Assessment 3 Exam
AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results	Assessment item 1 -Task 1- Written Questions- soil profile and horizons, conducting soil surveys, soil samplings, hazard identification and risk assessment, soil texture and structure, soil, plant & water relationship Task 2 – Practical activities – Determining soil depth and colour, soil texture, soil structure and stability, soil pH, Soil EC, Assessment item 2 Task 1- written Questions – plant nutrition program, recording climate data, CEC, nutrient for plant growth, essential micro & macro- nutrients, nutrient status in soil, nutrient disorders symptoms, fertilisers types and methods of applications Task 2 – Fertiliser calculations Assessment Item 3-Report – Developing plant nutrition program Assessment Item 4-Examination (Closed Book)

Classifications

ANZSCO 121200 Crop Farmers

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements:	all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Academic Requirements:	Completion of Certificate III in Horticulture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 11 general schooling or 2 years work experience in horticultural related field.

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page.

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AHC30620 | CERTIFICATE III IN PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE

Production

CRICOS Course Code:

104910H (VIC / QLD)
Course Duration:

52 Weeks

Study Mode:

National Students – Classroom (Face-to-Face), Apprenticeship, VET in Schools, Online – moodle and Distance (for employed persons in the industry).
International Students – Classroom face to face Only ( 20 hours per week).

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of fifteen (15) selected units as below.

Unit	Assessment
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders	Assessment 1: Written Tasks – Identify pests, diseases and disordersAssessment 2: Worksite base report Assessment 3: Practical activity / Simulated workplace exercise – Assess pests, diseases and disorders. Assessment item 4: Quiz / Examination
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices	Assessment item 1: Task A Written questions – Identify resources and sustainable practices on farm / at your workplace Task B Written questions – Communicating changes to work procedures Assessment item 2: Case study Assessment 3 Checklist/ Survey about areas environmental impacts and inefficiency in your workplace
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment	Activity 1 Verbal task about Machinery and Hand toolsActivity 2 Written task ( Workplace Risk Assessment ) Activity 3 Observation checklist Activity 4 Written task Activity 5 Label activity Activity 6 Written task ( Cleaning and storage) Activity 7 Practical task ( Operate a brush cutter)
AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan	Assignment 1 – A&B Written Task – Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions, Terminology, growing media components, Propagation techniques, OH&S hazards, propagation material selection and Australian Standards for potting mixesAssignment 2 – Practical / Simulated or demonstrated activities Activity 1 – Sexual propagation method Activity 2 – Propagate plants using different propagation techniques Assessment 3 – Written Examination
AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures	Assessment 1 Written task ( Identify biosecurity threats and determine control measures for sites)Assessment 2 Short answer questions (Apply biosecurity control measures to site activities) Assessment 3 Practical task ( Monitor biosecurity procedures)
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities	Assessment 1 Written questions (Prepare work site activities; Organise resources)Assessment 2 Practical activity Examination
AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies	Assessment 1Part A Written questions ( Prepare for emergency situations; Identify and evaluate the emergency) Part B Written questions (Implement fire protection and control procedures; Safely confine the emergency where possible) Assessment 2 Written ask – First aid case study scenarios
AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment	Assessment 1 Short answer questionsAssessment 2 Practical activities Part A – Testing the chemical properties of water for irrigation Part B – Operation of Fertigation System at ACAH Demonstration Farm
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems	Assessment 1 Short answer questions on carry out pre-start checks; inspect and operate the system; monitor irrigation system performance.Assessment 2 Written questions and practical activities on operating of irrigation system at ACAH demonstrated farm.

AHCWRK306 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements	Assessment 1 Written questions and Quality specification scenarioAssessment 2 Practical activities/ exercise – Record the procedure for production at demonstrate farm in accordance with workplace requirements ; write a flow diagram from point of seed to dispatch for any “one” horticultural crop grown Examination
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes	Assessment 1: Written questions on applying work health and safety policies and procedures Assessment 2 Written questions & Practical assessment on assisting in workplace hazard identification and risk control Assessment 3 Practical activity / Workplace based activity / simulated exercise Assessment 4: Examination
AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals	Assessment item 1: Practical assessment (calibration exercise) – (must achieve a result of 100%)Assessment item 2: Work / short answer questions Assessment item 3: Label and SDS Reading exercise (Must achieve a results of 100%)
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases	Assignment 1 – Short Answer Research QuestionsDetermine the need for chemical use and prepare a application plan) Assignment 2 – Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3 – Spray Calibration, spill kit Examination
AHCPHT315 Establish horticultural crops	Assignment 1 – Short Answer Research QuestionsAssignment 2 – Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3 – Spray Calibration, spill kit Examination

Classifications

ANZSCO 362211 Gardener (General)

Entry requirements

Age:

16 plus

English Proficiency Requirements:

all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.

Academic:

Completion of Certificate II in Horticulture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 10 general schooling or 2 years’ work experience in horticultural related field or interested in commencing a career in horticulture.

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page

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AHC20320 | CERTIFICATE II IN PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE

Production

AHC20320 Certificate II in Production Horticulture

Note: This course is for delivery to National Students only.

Duration:

20 Weeks

SBAT – 104 Weeks

Intakes:

Fortnightly

Mode:

Classroom (face to face)
Online-moodle
Distance
Traineeship

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of fifteen (15) units as below.

Unit	Assessment
AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes (Core)	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 End of unit test
AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	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
AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing	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)
AHCPHT215 Plant horticultural crops	Activity 1 Written task ( Type of resources required in horticultural plant production)Activity 2 Short answer questions ( Identify and confirm maintenance requirements for Horticulture/ Agriculture) Activity 3 Written task ( Tools for job) Activity 4 Calculation exercise Activity 5 Calculation exercise
AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision	Activity 1 Written task (Preparing spray equipment)Activity 2 Written task ( Calibration of boom spray) Activity 3 Written task ( Identify hazards and assess risks associated with hazardous substances) Activity 4 Written task (Personal and public safety in using hazardous substances) Activity 5 Written task ( Disposing of treatment waste) Activity 6 Written task (Accidental poisoning ) Activity 7 Written task ( Correctly apply treatment) Activity 8 Written task ( Storage of chemicals) Activity 9 Written task ( Reporting and recording injury or poisoning
AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities	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)
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCPMG202 Treat pests, diseases and disorders	Activity 1 Written questions ( Identifying insects and mites)Activity 2 Written questions (Identifying plant diseases) Activity 3 Written questions ( Monitoring pests and diseases) Activity 4 Written questions ( Treatment methods) Activity 5 Written questions ( Treatment application) Activity 6 Written questions ( Post treatment operations)
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCIRG221 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications (Core)	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments), Quiz Assessment.
AHCNSY206 Care for nursery plants	Activity 1 & Activity 2 Written tasks (Tending plant safely)Activity 3 Written task (Tending nursery plant) Activity 4 Written task ( Applying fertiliser) Activity 5 Written task (Pruning) Activity 6 Written task (Complete nursery plant maintenance operation)
AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees	Activity 1 Written task ( Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment)Activity 2 Written task (PPE Selection & Maintenance) Activity 3 Written task (Identifying tools for pruning situation) Activity 4 Written task ( Pruning techniques) Activity 5 Written task ( Compartmentalisation of decay in trees)
AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry (Core)	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
AHCBIO204 Follow site biosecurity procedures (Core)	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)

Classifications

ANZSCO 841412 Horticultural Nursery Assistant

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements	All candidates 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

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National Student page.

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