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  • Certificate IV
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture

This qualification covers supervisor roles in growing fruit, vegetables and flowers, such as grower, field supervisor or crop grower. It includes biosecurity planning, working to a budget, quality assurance, safety and leading people. Experienced growers and supervisors may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC40320 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Growers, field supervisors and team leaders in horticulture who want a higher qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Horticulture supervisor
  • Horticulture team leader
  • Grower
  • Field supervisor
  • Crop grower

Qualification structure

12 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: At least 2 units must be from electives in group A. Up to 2 units must be from electives in group A or B. Up to 3 units from the remaining units listed in groups A or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate III, IV or Diploma.

Core units

5 units
  1. AHCBIO401Plan and implement a biosecurity program
  2. AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
  3. AHCWHS402Maintain workplace health and safety processes
  4. AHCWRK404Implement quality assurance procedures
  5. BSBLDR412Communicate effectively as a workplace leader

Elective units

31 units

Group A

  1. AHCCHM404Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
  2. AHCCHM405Plan and implement a chemical use program
  3. AHCIRG437Schedule irrigations
  4. AHCNSY403Plan a growing-on program
  5. AHCNSY404Plan a propagation program
  6. AHCPCM404Recommend plants and cultural practices
  7. AHCPCM406Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
  8. AHCPCM509Apply knowledge of plant physiology to horticultural practices
  9. AHCPHT409Develop a crop regulation program
  10. AHCPHT411Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program
  11. AHCSOL406Sample soils and interpret results
  12. AHCWRK409Supervise work routines and staff performance
  13. BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships

Group B

  1. AHCBUS409Participate in an e-business supply chain
  2. AHCIRG435Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system
  3. AHCIRG436Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program
  4. AHCIRG445Manage surface irrigation systems
  5. AHCORG409Manage biodynamic production
  6. AHCORG411Manage organic soil improvement
  7. AHCPCM405Implement an integrated pest management program
  8. AHCPHT410Develop harvesting and processing specifications to produce an olive oil
  9. AHCPHT412Manage mushroom substrate preparation
  10. AHCPHT413Oversee vineyard practices
  11. AHCPHT414Assess olive oil for style and quality
  12. AHCPHT415Control Phase II mushroom substrate process
  13. AHCPHT416Manage mushroom crop development
  14. AHCPMG401Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
  15. AHCSOL406Sample soils and interpret results
  16. AHCSOL407Develop a soil use map for a property
  17. AHCWRK408Provide information on issues and policies
  18. BSBMKG431Assess marketing opportunities

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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