AHC30620 Certificate III in Production Horticulture
AHC30620 Certificate III in Production Horticulture
A production horticulture outcome has responsibility for a number of workers and planting, growing and harvesting activities. Work undertaken by a production horticulture tradesperson could include: operating advanced and specialised machinery coordinating crop planting and maintenance harvesting crops processing produce installing irrigation and drainage controlling weeds and pests constructing glasshouses…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A production horticulture outcome has responsibility for a number of workers and planting, growing and harvesting activities. Work undertaken by a production horticulture tradesperson could include:
- operating advanced and specialised machinery
- coordinating crop planting and maintenance
- harvesting crops
- processing produce
- installing irrigation and drainage
- controlling weeds and pests
- constructing glasshouses and shade houses
There are several ways to get work as a production horticulturist. Most of them have either progressed from working as farmhands or have completed a Level 3
Traineeship in Production Horticulture which involves formal learning while working on-the-job.
Completion of fifteen (15) selected units as below.
- AHCPMG301 Control weeds/ AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
- AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
- AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan
- AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures
- AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
- AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies
- AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment
- AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
- AHCWRK306 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
- AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
- AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals
- AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- AHCPHT315 Establish horticultural crops
REQUIREMENTS
Academic: Completion of Certificate II in Horticulture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 10 general schooling or 2 years’ work experience in horticultural related field or interested in commencing a career in horticulture.
Age: 16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements: All candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formerly known as Horticultural Skills Australia, Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture (ACAH) is a specialist school offering industry-based training to the Australian Horticulture Industry. The college is a leading pathway provider which partners with major universities and industries in Australia. ACAH’s training programs assist commercial enterprises and institutions in fulfilling their training needs in the increasingly competitive and fast-changing environment of today. ACAH delivers its programs on the platform of best industry practices by introducing emerging technologies and improved practices that train students to meet current industry standards. ACAH’s well-established links with the industry maximises benefits to all students, as the dedicated teaching staff with extensive industry-based experience interact with students with diverse experience and cultural backgrounds. Flexible training delivery enables students to complete their qualifications in the classroom and on the job, whilst having the opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
