Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Horticulture
Certificate III in Horticulture
AHC30722
BJB0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/01/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general vocational job roles in the amenity horticulture industry.
This qualification is not intended to be used as a substitute for AHC Training Package trade qualifications.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- seventeen (17) units of competency:
- eleven (11) core units plus
- six (6) elective units.
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:
- three (3) units must be from the electives listed below
- the remaining three (3) units must be selected from electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFB66 | AHCWRK320 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAL98 | AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAP97 | AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OFB82 | AHCPCM308 | Identify and select plants | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ52 | AHCSOL304 | Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAN80 | AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ83 | AHCIRG346 | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODV11 | AHCPGD309 | Perform specialist amenity pruning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAL84 | AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAN70 | AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDF1 | AHC30716 | Certificate III in Horticulture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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