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Certificate I in Horticulture

Certificate I in Horticulture

Accredited course
National Code:
7737
State Code:
4239
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
AQF Level
Certificate I in
Nominal Hours
110
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Operatives (3100)
Accredited Date
09/05/1997
Expiry Date
31/12/2001
VET Act Classifier
B
VET Act Conditions
Description

To enable the learner to develop the skills and knowledge that when combined with workplace skill enhancement, be able to perform the workplace functions at AQF Level 1 (entry level horticulture).

Schedule
1. CORE

1. Select all modules in a stream. 2. Depending on the group selected the overall hours may vary from 70 to 110.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
39000 39000 Occupational Health and Safety 10 Module
39004 HOR119 Workplace Orientation 20 Module
2. CORE

STREAM (ARBORICULTURE) 70 hours

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
39219 HOR203 Basic Chainsaw Operation 20 Module
39202 HOR103 Tree Care 20 Module
39208 HOR109 Work Site Preparation 10 Module
39207 HOR108 Workplace Maintenance 20 Module
3. CORE

STREAM (FLORICULTURE) 70 hours

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
39205 HOR106 Crop Picking - Flowers 10 Module
39206 HOR107 Plant Product Processing 10 Module
39203 HOR104 Plant Sowing 10 Module
39216 HOR120 Vehicle Operation 20 Module
39207 HOR108 Workplace Maintenance 20 Module
4. CORE

STREAM (GARDENING) 60 hours

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
39211 HOR113 Plant Care 20 Module
39201 HOR102 Turf Care 20 Module
39207 HOR108 Workplace Maintenance 20 Module
5. CORE

STREAM (LANDSCAPING) 60 hours

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
39119 HOR251 Introduction to Plants 10 Module
39209 HOR111 Landscape Maintenance 20 Module
39208 HOR109 Work Site Preparation 10 Module
39207 HOR108 Workplace Maintenance 20 Module
6. CORE

STREAM (NURSERY) 80 hours

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
39212 HOR114 Nursery Support 10 Module
39211 HOR113 Plant Care 20 Module
39200 HOR101 Product Display 10 Module
39210 HOR112 Propagation Support 20 Module
39207 HOR108 Workplace Maintenance 20 Module
7. CORE

STREAM (TURF) 40 hours

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
39201 HOR102 Turf Care 20 Module
39207 HOR108 Workplace Maintenance 20 Module
8. CORE

STREAM (PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE) 80 hours

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
39002 HOR115 Manual Crop Planting 10 Module
39211 HOR113 Plant Care 20 Module
39003 HOR122 Workplace Structure Maintenance 20 Module
9. CORE

Select 30 hours from sub-stream (Production) below:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
39213 HOR116 Crop Canopy Maintenance 10 Module
39215 HOR118 Fruit Drying Operations 10 Module
39214 HOR117 Manual Crop Harvesting 10 Module
39001 HOR121 Tractor Operation 20 Module
39216 HOR120 Vehicle Operation 20 Module
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VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTE

* THIS QUALIFICATION HAS BEEN REPLACED BY MORE THAN ONE TRAINING PACKAGE
QUALIFICATION. PLEASE REFER TO THE HORTICULTURE IMPLEMENTATION KIT FOR MORE
DETAILS.

Full details of the modules can be obtained from ACTRAC Products National
Horticulture Curriculum, Volumes 1, 2 3 and 4.
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