Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Production Horticulture
Certificate II in Production Horticulture
AHC20310
D453
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 01/03/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in production horticulture.
The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable or berry production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture in the case of mixed enterprises.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of:- two (2) core units and
- thirteen (13) elective units.
- a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the production horticulture industry.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7307 | AHCWRK209A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7092 | AHCOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units must come from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6756 | AHCCHM201A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7180 | AHCPHT205A | Carry out postharvest operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D7242 | AHCSOL201A | Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D6693 | AHCBIO202A | Follow site quarantine procedures | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7006 | AHCMOM203A | Operate basic machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7176 | AHCPHT201A | Plant horticultural crops | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7178 | AHCPHT203A | Support horticultural crop harvesting | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7123 | AHCPMG202A | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7122 | AHCPMG201A | Treat weeds | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of seven (7) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S373 | RTE20603 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCW5 | AHC20316 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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