Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Horticulture
Diploma of Horticulture
AHC50416
BDD0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 31/07/2022 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 4.00 | 15/02/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 26/08/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 21/12/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
The Diploma of Horticulture reflects the role of those who manage amenity horticultural enterprises where a range of skills and knowledge across the breadth of the industry is required or personnel working in horticulture at a level requiring higher technical skills.
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:- Ten(10) units of competency:
- Zero (0) core units plus
- Ten (10) 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:
- Eight (8) units must be selected from the electives listed below
- Two (2) units may be selected from the remaining elective units listed below
- Two (2) units, packaged in qualifications aligned to AQF level 4 or above, may be selected from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
1. Elective units
At least eight (8) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D516 | AHC50410 | Diploma of Horticulture | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA0 | AHC50422 | Diploma of Horticulture Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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