AHC40219 |CERTIFICATE IV IN PROTECTED HORTICUTURE
| CRICOS Course Code: | 105050F |
| Course Duration: | 72 weeks |
| Classification : | ANZSCO 070499 Production Horticulture Supervisor |
| Study Mode: | Online -Moodle Distance Classroom : 20 hours/week |
Unit & Assessment Information:
Completion of sixteen (16) selected units as below.
| Unit | Assessment |
| AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment |
Assessment item 1: Written report on Developing, Implementing and Monitoring Maintenance Plan Assessment item 2 : Practical Report based on the practical activities performed at demonstration farm. |
| FBPFSY3001 Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs | Assessment 1 :
Task 1 : Written questions on Ensure others in the work area are able to meet quality and food safety requirements Task 2 : Report on Establish Quality Specification Scenario (300 words) Assessment 2 : Case study about responsibility Allocation Matrix and trained staffs Assessment 3 : Short answer questions and case study on Risk assessment in a quality standards and food safety programs. Assessment 4: Case study Assessment 5: Practical activities on following topics:
Assessment 6: Online quiz |
| AHCPCM404 Recommend plants |
Assessment 1 : Wiki task on Identify a range of web-based information sources about the genus and species of plants. Assessment 2
Assessment 3 : Recorded Power Point – Provide a specialist advise Assessment 4 : Plant resource package on Identify a range of plants suitable for specific situations Assessment 5 : Weekly plant ID test Assessment 6 : Online Examination and Plants observation test |
| AHCWRK403 – Supervise work routines and staff performance |
Assignment 1 : Written questions and Case study on communicating work roles and coordinating activities. Assignment 2 : Extended questions and case studies on maintaining effective working relations and providing feedback Written Examination |
| AHCHYD501 – Develop a plan for a hydroponic system | Assessment 1 : Online based assignment about conducting a project plan for a hydroponic system
Assessment 2 :Calculation exercise Assessment 3 – Project report– use of technological software to Assessment 4: Examination |
| BSBLDR403 – Lead team effectiveness | Assessment 1– Written questions and Project report on Plan to achieve team outcomes.
Assessment 2 – Oral presentation on Presentation of the project to management |
| AHCPMG409 – Implement a pest management plan | Assessment 1: Online based assignment on principles of pest management
Assessment 2: Practical activity – Implementation of a Pest Management Plan for Rodent Control Assessment 3: Recorded power presentation |
| BSBSMB407 – Manage a small team | Assessment 1 : written questions covering follow key areas
Assessment 2: Case studies Assessment 3: Part A: Project report covering follow key areas
Part B: Recorded PowerPoint on the project report |
| AHCPHT511 Develop a horticultural production plan | Assessment 1: Project report – Prepare and document the production and specification
Assessment 2: Oral presentation Assessment 3: Examination |
| AHCBUS407 – Cost a project | Assessment 1 : Cost a production protected cropping project
Assessment 2: Planning project resources, work activities and legislative requirement Assessment 3: Recorded oral presentation |
| AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health | Assessment 1 – Plant health problems report – Factors influencing plant health and diagnosing plant health problems
Assessment 2 – Oral presentation based on major plant , pest disease and weed of selected crop. Assessment 3 :
Assessment 4 – Observation examination at demonstrate farm |
| AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes |
Assignment 1 – Written questions on WHS legislations, code of practices, national standards, enterprise WHS policies Assignment 2 – Workplace hazard identification, assessment of risk, hierarchy of control, procedures for hazards identification, assessing and controlling risks & safety training. Assignment 3 – PPE, basic safety checks, hazardous substances, noise hazards, manual handling risks, monitoring and report workplace safety issues, raising WHS issues. Assessment 4 – Participation in consultation, procedures for emergency event, WH&S training and maintaining occupational health & safety records and response to emergencies. Assessment 5 – Online Examination |
| AHCPHT409 – Develop a crop regulation program | Assessment 1 : Create a crop regulation poster
Assessment 2 : Written Short and Extended Answer Questions on preparing and documenting the crop regulation program and specifications Assessment 3 : Prepare a detailed nutrients crop regulation program. |
| AHCNSY404 Plan a growing-on program / AHCNSY403 Plan a propagation program | Assessment 1 : Written questions covering follow key areas
Assessment 2 : Project report on plan a grow-on program in a nursery or field production Assessment 3 :
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| AHCPCM406 – Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | Assessment 1: Written questions on determining relevant regional data and site characteristic
Assessment 2: Practical / Stimulated or Demonstrated Activities – Soil tests Assessment 3: Written questions on documenting the soil health and plant nutrition program and specifications Assessment 4: Calculation of fertiliser Assessment 5: Recorded power point presentation for plant nutrition program Assessment 6: Examination |
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 II or higher, Year 10 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Horticulture Industry, with at least 12 months equivalent employment. This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. |
Tuition Costs:
Please see fee schedule from relevant National Student page.
