Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture
This qualification covers supervisor and coordinator roles in protected horticulture, such as greenhouses. It includes supervising staff, leading teams, keeping work safe and checking food safety and quality programs. If you already lead greenhouse teams, your experience could count through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AHC40219 Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Greenhouse team leaders and supervisors who want a qualification for their leadership and technical skills.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Greenhouse supervisor
- Horticulture supervisor
- Team leader
- Production supervisor
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. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 6 must be from electives group A. 5 from the remaining units listed in groups A or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma.
Core units
4 units- AHCWHS402Maintain workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWRK409Supervise work routines and staff performance
- BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
- FBPFSY3003Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs
Elective units
30 unitsGroup A
- AHCBUS407Cost a project
- AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
- AHCBUS409Participate in an e-business supply chain
- AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
- AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- AHCCHM404Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
- AHCCHM405Plan and implement a chemical use program
- AHCHYD401Establish and monitor hydroponic crops
- AHCHYD502Develop a plan for a hydroponic system
- AHCMOM402Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment
- AHCNSY403Plan a growing-on program
- AHCNSY404Plan a propagation program
- AHCPCM404Recommend plants and cultural practices
- AHCPCM406Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
- AHCPCM507Diagnose plant health problems
- AHCPHT409Develop a crop regulation program
- AHCPHT411Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program
- AHCPHT511Develop a horticultural production plan
- AHCPHT512Manage a controlled growing environment
- AHCPMG409Implement a pest management plan
- AHCWAT503Manage water systems
- TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Group B
- BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- BSBOPS403Apply business risk management processes
- FBPOPR3004Set up a production or packaging line for operation
- FBPTEC4002Apply principles of food packaging
- TAEASS311Contribute to assessment
- TLIR4002Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
- TLIX0004XAdminister inventory systems
- TLIX0013XMaintain stock control and receivals
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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