AHC20324| CERTIFICATE II IN PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE
AHC20324 Certificate II in Production Horticulture (CRICOS Course Code: 116148E )
Overview
A production horticulture outcome enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable or berry production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture in the case of mixed enterprise. This program is ideal for Traineeships and, pre – apprenticeship programs conducted through an approved Group-training provider.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
• Farm, vineyard or orchard hand
• Farm, vineyard or orchard worker
• Farm, vineyard or orchard labourer
There are several ways to get work as a production horticulturist. Most of them have either progressed from working as farmhands or have completed Level 2 Traineeship in Production Horticulture, which involves formal learning while working on-the-job
Client base:
International and Australian Permanent Resident Student, or other visa holders with study rights.
Duration:
Domestic students – 20 weeks
International students – 53 weeks
Intakes:
Fortnightly
Mode:
Domestic students – Online, traineeship
International students – Classroom face to face Only ( 20 hours per week).
Training & Employment Outcomes
The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable or berry production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture
in the case of mixed enterprises. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Unit & Assessment Information:
Completion of fifteen (15) units as below.
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| AHCWHS202 Participate in work health and safety processes |
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 :
Practical task End of unit test |
| AHCWRK212 Work effectively in the industry
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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:
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AHCBIO204 Follow site biosecurity procedures
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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:
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| AHCWRK213 Participate in workplace communications
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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:
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| AHCPHT215 Plant horticultural crops |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant horticultural crops in the annual, vegetable and flower growing industries. The following activities will be covered in this unit:
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| 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. Following activities will be covered in this unit:
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| AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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 :
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| 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 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:
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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:
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| AHCPMG202 Treat 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. The following activities will be covered in this unit:
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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:
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| AHCPGD209 Prune shrubs and small trees | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground. It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a The following activities will be covered in this unit:
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| AHCMOM216 – Operate side by side utility vehicles | The following activities will be covered in this unit :
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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. The following activities will be covered in this unit:
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| AHCPCM204 Recognise plants | This unit covers the process of recognising plants that are commonly encountered in horticulture or land management situations and defines the standard required to inspect and research enterprise plants; observe and record the habits; characteristics and significant features of plants; use available processes to recognise plants; update a plant reference collection. The following activities will be covered in this unit:
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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 |
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.