Course Overview

This qualification is part of the Rural Production Training Package. It is suitable for workers in the viticulture, citrus, fruit or vegetable production industries, either on family properties or company farms. With further study and experience, students will be able to progress to supervisory and management roles.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be eligible to be assessed for a National Certificate of Competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Vineyard Operations
• Fruit and Vegetable Growers
• Floriculture
• Farm Hand
• Vegetable Farm Worker
• Orchard Farm Worker
• Plantation Worker

Entry Requirements

• Employed in the Industry

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Practical experiences, practical demonstrations at work, problem solving, documents/folio, journals, oral presentations, interviews, visuals/slides/audio tapes, projects, examinations. 

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate IV in Horticulture
• Diploma of Horticulture

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Following is an example of some of the units that can be selected for this course. Other units can be chosen from the Training Package that will suit individual employment situations.

 

Unit Code	Unit Name
HCPHT301A	Carry out a crop regulation program
AHCPHT302A	Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
AHCPHT303A	Implement a post-harvest program
AHCPHT304A	Harvest horticultural crops mechanically
AHCPHT305A	Regulate crops
AHCPHT306A	Establish horticultural crops
AHCPHT308A	Prepare value-added compost-based products
AHCPHT309A	Supervise mushroom substrate preparation
AHCBIO301A	Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response
AHCBIO302A	Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
AHCBIO303A	Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
AHCBIO304A	Carry out movement and security procedures
AHCBIO305A	Monitor and review biosecurity measures
AHCCHM301A	Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces
AHCCHM302A	Fumigate soil using chemicals
AHCCHM303A	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304A	Transport, handle and store chemicals
AHCDRG301A	Install drainage systems
AHCDRG302A	Measure drainage system performance
AHCDRG303A	Troubleshoot drainage systems
AHCHYD301A	Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
AHCHYD302A	Install Hydroponic systems
AHCIRG301A	Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system
AHCIRG302A	Install irrigation systems
AHCIRG303A	Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG305A	Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG306A	Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCMOM301A	Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance repair
AHCMOM302A	Perform machinery maintenance
AHCMOM304A	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM305A	Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCMOM315A	Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
FDFWGG3008A	Operate a mechanical grape harvester
FDFWGG3013A	Operate spreading and seeding equipment
AHCPMG301A	Control weeds
AHCPMG302A	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
Certificate III in Production Horticulture (Apprenticeship) – AHC30610
Unit Code	Unit Name
AHCPMG303A	Maintain biological cultures
AHCPMG304A	Release biological agents
AHCWRK302A	Monitor weather conditions
AHCWRK303A	Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK305A	Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK306A	Comply with industry quality assurance requirements.
AHCWRK308A	Handle bulk materials in storage area
AHCWRK313A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Core Unit
AHCOHS301A	Contribute to OHS processes