Cert III in Production Horticulture

Cert III in Production Horticulture - AHC30620

Qualification Overview:

Qualification Name:
Cert III in Production Horticulture

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
AHC30620

Processing time:
You can get your desired qualification through RPL pathways within four weeks of getting the sufficient information and evidence of the supporting documents.

Why study Cert III in Production Horticulture ?

This qualification offers a career in producing horticulture. People with this qualification can choose a job emphasis related to tree cropping, vegetable or berry production, grape growing, mushroom cultivation, or a combination of these in the case of mixed enterprises.

At the time of publication, there were no criteria for this qualification in terms of licensure, legislation, or certification.

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The Cert III in Production Horticulture gives understanding about the vocational outcome in production horticulture which 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.

What evidence of documents you need?

We require the following proof of documents to assess your eligibility for the desired qualification through RPL:

Evidence of Learning

Photo (latest)
Passport
Resume / CV
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Letter of Employment (onshore / offshore)
Current employment contracts
Evidence of overseas qualifications (if available)
Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
Videos or photos at your work (at least 2 from each task)
Apprenticeship papers (if available)
OHS/WHS policies and procedures
Safe work method statements
Job safety analysis (if available)

FIVE Steps to get your qualification?

The following are the five steps involved in obtaining a desired qualification through RPL:

Evaluation: One of experienced RPL ADVISOR consultants can conduct a free, no-obligation RPL skills check.
Your Experience: Compiling and submitting your ‘Experience Portfolio’, which includes photographs and videos of you on the job, references, past credentials, and your latest resume, among other things.
RTO Reviews the Evidence: Using an RPL assessment, a certified assessor from one of our collaborating RTOs can review the evidence and decide whether you are competent in the units for that certification.
Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
Your Certificate: If the RTO determines that you are qualified in all relevant units of competency, the Registered Training Organisation will grant you a certificate.

Packaging Rules

Cert III in Production Horticulture

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

15 units of competency:
1 core units plus
14 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:

Select 4 units from Group A
Select 7 units from Group A or B
3 units may be selected from Group B or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in production horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.

CORE UNITS

AHCWHS301

Contribute to work health and safety processes

Elective Units

Group A

AHCBIO302	Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
AHCBIO305	Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCIRG346	Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCPHT303	Implement a post-harvest program
AHCPHT304	Harvest horticultural crops mechanically
AHCPHT306	Establish horticultural crops
AHCPHT310	Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
AHCPMG301	Control weeds
AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCWRK309	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Group B

AHCBER301	Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response
AHCBER303	Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
AHCBER304	Carry out movement and security procedures
AHCCHM308	Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces
AHCCHM309	Fumigate soil
AHCDRG305	Install drainage systems
AHCDRG306	Measure drainage system performance
AHCDRG307	Troubleshoot drainage systems
AHCHYD301	Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
AHCHYD302	Install hydroponic systems
AHCIRG337	Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG338	Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG345	Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG347	Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM301	Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
AHCMOM302	Perform machinery maintenance
AHCMOM305	Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCMOM315	Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
AHCPHT305	Regulate crops
AHCPHT307	Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock
AHCPHT308	Prepare value added compost-based products
AHCPHT309	Supervise mushroom substrate preparation
AHCPMG313	Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds
AHCWRK302	Monitor weather conditions
AHCWRK303	Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK305	Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK306	Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
AHCWRK308	Handle bulk materials in storage area
FBPVIT3001	Coordinate vineyard operations
FBPVIT3002	Maintain field nursery
FBPVIT3003	Operate spreading and seeding equipment
FBPVIT3004	Monitor and maintain nursery plants
FBPVIT3008	Operate a mechanical harvester
FBPVIT3011	Perform shed nursery activities