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Diploma of Horticulture Management

This qualification covers management roles in horticulture. People work on their own on complex tasks, analyse information and make decisions, including managing safety, writing reports and setting environment policies. If you already manage horticulture work, your experience may count through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must: have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent): AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants AHCPMG301 Control weeds AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes OR have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the horticulture industry.
SUPERSEDES
AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Horticulture managers and senior staff who want a management-level qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Horticulture manager
  • Operations manager
  • Horticulture coordinator
  • Grounds manager

Qualification structure

10 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: 2 units must be from group A. 3 units not already selected must be from groups A or B. The remaining 2 units must be selected from electives listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

3 units
  1. AHCWHS503Manage workplace health and safety processes
  2. AHCWRK513Write and present reports
  3. AHCWRK520Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability

Elective units

53 units

Group A

  1. AHCBUS511Manage enterprise staff requirements
  2. AHCBUS514Negotiate and monitor contracts
  3. AHCBUS515Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
  4. AHCBUS518Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports

Group B

  1. AHCCHM501Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
  2. AHCIRG508Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs
  3. AHCIRG509Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan
  4. AHCLPW506Develop a management plan for a designated area
  5. AHCMOM501Manage machinery and equipment
  6. AHCMOM502Implement a machinery management system
  7. AHCPCM507Diagnose plant health problems
  8. AHCPCM510Collect and classify plants
  9. AHCPCM511Specify plants for landscapes
  10. AHCPGD506Manage parks and reserves
  11. AHCPGD507Manage plant cultural practices
  12. AHCPHT511Develop a horticultural production plan
  13. AHCWRK506Collect and manage data
  14. AHCWRK517Interpret legislation
  15. BSBHRM525Manage recruitment and onboarding
  16. BSBPMG430Undertake project work

Group C

  1. AHCAGB611Analyse business performance
  2. AHCARB508Identify, select and specify trees
  3. AHCARB509Develop an arboricultural impact assessment report
  4. AHCARB510Specify and audit tree work
  5. AHCARB513Examine and assess trees
  6. AHCBUS410Report on a project
  7. AHCDES505Prepare a landscape design
  8. AHCDES508Design sustainable landscapes
  9. AHCDES509Assess landscape sites
  10. AHCIRG507Audit irrigation systems
  11. AHCLSC504Survey and establish site levels
  12. AHCLSC505Manage landscape projects
  13. AHCPCM602Develop and implement a plant health management strategy
  14. AHCPGD508Plan the restoration of parks and gardens
  15. AHCPGD509Develop and implement a streetscape management plan
  16. AHCPGD510Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities
  17. AHCPHT512Manage a controlled growing environment
  18. AHCPMG508Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan
  19. AHCSOL406Sample soils and interpret results
  20. AHCSOL505Monitor and manage soils for production
  21. AHCTRF505Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces
  22. AHCWAT503Manage water systems
  23. AHCWAT505Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture
  24. AHCWAT506Identify carryover water or continuous accounting
  25. AHCWRK514Manage trial and research material
  26. AHCWRK515Assess new industry developments
  27. AHCWRK516Implement professional practice
  28. AHCWRK518Provide specialist advice to clients
  29. AHCWRK519Audit site operations
  30. AHCWRK521Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
  31. BSBINS401Analyse and present research information
  32. TLIL5019Implement and monitor transport logistics
  33. TLIR4002Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

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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