AHC50324 | DIPLOMA OF PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE
Overview
The Diploma of Production Horticulture reflects the role of personnel working on production horticulture farms. The qualification can be contextualised for a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower production or mushroom production context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed enterprises, both. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
CRICOS Course Code:
116156E
Duration:
53 weeks
Mode:
National Students:
Classroom Face to Face,
Online – Moodle,
Distance
International Students:
Classroom Face to Face (20 hours per week)
Units & Assessment Information
Completion of ten (10) units as below:
| AHCWHS503 Manage work health and safety processes | Assessment 1 – Short Answer Questions on on legislation, codes of practices, guidelines and writing policies Assessment 2 – Role play (Demonstration exercise) or alternate assessment. Assessment 3 – Audit report and checklist Assessment 4 – Examination(Closed Book) Overall Assessment of Legislation and application of WHS Processes in Industry |
| AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy | Assessment 1 – Multiple written and research based tasks covering follow key criteria Identify and evaluate need for chemical use. Develop a chemical use risk management strategy. Develop and implement procedures for chemical management and use. Identify training and supervision needs and solutions for chemical use in the workplace. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of a chemical use strategy. Assessment 2 – Oral Presentation (Recorded PPT) and Flyer Assessment 3 – Label and SDS Reading Examination ( Competency grade : 100 %) Written examination – 3 hour closed book examination ( Compentency grade: 70 %) |
| AHCWRK520 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | Assignment 1– Develop a sustainability policy Assignment 2- Oral / Recorded Presentation on implementing a training program for the policy developed. Assignment 3- Peer review |
| AHCPHT511 Develop a Horticultural Production Plan | Assessment 1 – Project Report : Develop a production plan for a nominated crop Assessment 2– Recorded PowerPoint presentation based on the report in Assessment 1 Assessment 3 – Examination – Electronic Examination – 70% competency mark |
| AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements | Assignment 1 – Prerequisite Requirement/ Online Certificates: Fairwork online training Assignment 2 – Written questions, case studies and recorded PowerPoint on Understanding Work Roles and Functions Assignment 3 –Written questions, case studies on Understanding business functions Assignment 4 – Written questions on Training and the workplace Assignment 5 –Written questions on Fair Work Assignment 6 – Written questions WHS and staff management Assessment 7 – Written questions on Staff performance, procedures for administration of records and industrial relations management Assessment 8 – Written examination covering all aspect of training conducted during the previous weeks |
| AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production | Assessment 1 – Understanding soils Assignment 2 – Practical – Test soils (pH, EC, moisture content, etc). Assignment 3 – Soil Ameliorants – Short Answer Questions Assignment 4 – Interpret and calculate soil test results, soil management plan and soil health management Assessment 5 –Written Exam (Closed Book) 3 hours |
| AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan | Assessment 1- Business plan proposal ABLIS report Assessment 2 – Develop a business plan Assessment 3- Examination : Review of business plan prepared in Assessment item 2 |
| AHCWRK521 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program | Assessment 1 : Task 1: Definition questions Task 2: : Standard compliances and produce specification scenario Assessment 2 – Written questions and Case study covering key criteria – Plan the quality assurance program and develop implementation strategies Assessment 3 Task 1 : Implement a fresh care produce standard or alternative in your workplace. Task 2 : Practical/Simulated or Demonstration Activities for testing microbial for irrigation water and plant produce Assessment 4 – Review a quality assurance program – Conduct an internal “mock” audit report based on Freshcare standards. |
| AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems | Assessment 1 – Written report on factors influencing plant health and diagnosing plant health problems Assessment 2 – a Recorded PowerPoint presentation based on the major plant pest and disease, disorder and weed for your selected crop Assessment 3 — Practical activity on implementation of an IPM program Examination – Short Quiz on Plant Health Problem |
| AHCHYD501 Develop a plan for a hydroponic system | Assessment 1 – Online based assignment : Write a plan for a hydroponic system Assessment 2 – Calculation Exercise Assessment 3 – Project report : Develop a plan for a hydroponic system Assessment 4 – Examination ( Competency grade: 70%) |
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 IV in Horticulture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 12 general schooling or 2 years work experience in horticultural related field. |
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.