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Certificate III in Production Horticulture

This qualification covers skilled work in growing fruit, vegetables and flowers, including field work, seeding, irrigation and machinery upkeep. People choose and run equipment, organise resources and follow biosecurity, safety and quality rules. If you already do this work, your experience could count through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC30620 Certificate III in Production Horticulture (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced farm and orchard workers, operators and leading hands who want a qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Horticultural worker
  • Irrigation maintainer
  • Machinery operator
  • Leading hand
  • Farm hand

Qualification structure

15 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Production Horticulture. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows: At least 3 electives must be selected from Group A for the award of the Certificate III in Production Horticulture (Horticulture). At least 3 electives must be selected from Group B for the award of the Certificate III in Production Horticulture (Floriculture). Plus 6 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C. 3 from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate II, III or IV.

Core units

3 units
  1. AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
  2. AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  3. AHCWRK318Comply with industry quality assurance requirements

Elective units

62 units

Group A Horticulture

  1. AHCBIO301Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
  2. AHCIRG346Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  3. AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
  4. AHCPHT313Implement a post-harvest program
  5. AHCPHT314Harvest horticultural crops mechanically
  6. AHCPHT315Establish horticultural crops
  7. AHCPHT317Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
  8. AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Group B Floriculture

  1. AHCBIO301Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
  2. AHCNSY308Maintain nursery plants
  3. AHCNSY309Receive and dispatch nursery products
  4. AHCPCM305Implement a plant nutrition program
  5. AHCPCM306Provide information on plants and their culture
  6. AHCSOL305Prepare growing media

Group C Electives

  1. AHCBER302Work effectively in a biosecurity emergency response
  2. AHCBER305Carry out emergency disease or pest control procedures on infected premises
  3. AHCBER306Carry out movement and security procedures
  4. AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
  5. AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  6. AHCCHM308Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces
  7. AHCCHM309Fumigate soil
  8. AHCDRG305Install drainage systems
  9. AHCDRG306Measure drainage system performance
  10. AHCDRG307Troubleshoot drainage systems
  11. AHCHYD303Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
  12. AHCHYD304Install hydroponic systems
  13. AHCIRG337Measure irrigation delivery system performance
  14. AHCIRG338Troubleshoot irrigation systems
  15. AHCIRG345Install pressurised irrigation systems
  16. AHCIRG347Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
  17. AHCMOM202Operate tractors
  18. AHCMOM301Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
  19. AHCMOM302Perform machinery maintenance
  20. AHCMOM305Operate specialised machinery and equipment
  21. AHCMOM311Operate precision control technology
  22. AHCMOM315Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
  23. AHCNSY310Install and maintain plant displays
  24. AHCNSY311Promote sales of plants
  25. AHCNSY312Prepare specialised plants
  26. AHCNSY313Implement a propagation plan
  27. AHCNSY314Operate fertigation equipment
  28. AHCPCM405Implement an integrated pest management program
  29. AHCPGD209Prune shrubs and small trees
  30. AHCPHT302Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock
  31. AHCPHT312Implement a crop regulation program
  32. AHCPHT316Supervise mushroom substrate preparation
  33. AHCPHT318Prepare value added compost-based products
  34. AHCPMG301Control weeds
  35. AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
  36. AHCPMG313Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds
  37. AHCPMG401Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
  38. AHCWAT302Monitor and operate water treatment processes
  39. AHCWRK212Work effectively in industry
  40. AHCWRK314Monitor weather conditions
  41. AHCWRK315Respond to emergencies
  42. AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
  43. AHCWRK319Handle bulk materials in a storage area
  44. FBPVIT2012Identify and treat nursery plant disorders
  45. FBPVIT3001Coordinate vineyard operations
  46. FBPVIT3003Operate spreading and seeding equipment
  47. FBPVIT3004 (has a prerequisite)Monitor and maintain nursery plants
  48. FBPVIT3008Operate a mechanical harvester

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • FBPVIT3004 Monitor and maintain nursery — prerequisite: FBPVIT2012 Identify and treat nursery plants and disorders

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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