Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
AHC40320
BGH3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 30/03/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supervisory/managerial job roles in the production horticulture industry including grower, field manager, supervisor, crop grower, plant manager, integrated pest manager, quality assurance, compliance manager and human resources manager.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve performance of production horticulture systems and may supervise staff.
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:- Twelve (12) units of competency:
- Five (5) core units plus
- Seven (7) 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:
- at least two (2) units must be from electives in group A
- up to two (2) units must be from electives in group A or B
- up to three (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.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF96 | BSBLDR412 | Communicate effectively as a workplace leader | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAN47 | AHCWRK401 | Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBK35 | AHCBUS408 | Operate within a budget framework | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCU03 | AHCBIO401 | Plan and implement a biosecurity program | 110 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A
At least two (2) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
3. Group B
Up to five (5) units may be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCZ0 | AHC40316 | Certificate IV in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJS6 | AHC40324 | Certificate IV in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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