Production Horticulture at Agriculture Institute Australia

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COURSE OVERVIEW

The AHC40324 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture prepares students for supervisory roles in the horticulture industry. This course covers essential topics such as crop production, soil health, pest control, and irrigation, providing students with the practical and technical skills necessary to manage daily operations effectively. Additionally, the curriculum emphasizes safety, sustainability, and resource management, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the challenges of horticultural production systems. Training combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Graduates can pursue various career paths, including supervisors, team leaders, or technical staff, making this qualification ideal for individuals aiming to advance in horticultural production.

*No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

CORE UNITS

AHCBIO401 Plan and implement a biosecurity program

AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework

AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes

AHCWKR404 Implement quality assurance procedures

BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader

ELECTIVE UNITS

AHCBUS409 Participate in an e-business supply chain

AHCPMG301 Control weeds

AHCNSY403 Plan a growing-on program

AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices

AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants

AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases, and disorders

For further details about each unit of competency, please refer to:

https://training.gov.au/training/details/AHC40324/qualdetails

* For the latest version of AEIA Course electives, please refer to the Agriculture Education Institute of Australia website.

CAREER OUTCOMES

⬧ Field Manager

⬧ Supervisor

⬧ Crop Grower

⬧ Plant Manager

⬧ Integrated Pest Manager

* Agriculture Institute Australia does not guarantee an employment outcome, license, or accreditation after this qualification.

DURATION AND DELIVERY

Duration: 52 weeks, comprising 44 weeks of classes, and 8 weeks of breaks

Mode of Delivery: Face to Face

Study load: 20 hours per week

Self-Study hrs: 4 hours per week

Delivery locations

Suite 2, 148-150 Welsford Street,

SHEPPARTON, VIC 3630

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

While there are no strict entry requirements for this qualification, prospective students must:

Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of course commencement.

Students should have attained at least ACSF level 3 by successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent, or,

Attained a Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or PTE score of 42 or Certificate III in EAL, or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years’ old) or

Educated for at least 5 years in an English-speaking country or completed at least a Certificate III level course in an Australian RTO within the last 2 years.

Alternatively, students may demonstrate the required LLN levels by undertaking the Institute’s ACSF LLN Assessments.

INTAKES/COURSE FEES

Annual Major Intakes:  Jan, April, July, Oct

Total Tuition Fee:  $AUD15,000.00

Materials Fee:  $AUD1,000.00

Enrolment Fee:  $AUD250 (non-refundable)

For more information, refer to the detailed fee and refund information

Assessment: Assessment may involve a combination of written assignments, project tasks, and practical tasks.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The AHC50324 Diploma in Production Horticulture equips learners with advanced skills and knowledge to manage and improve horticultural production systems. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for supervisory and managerial roles in the horticulture industry. You will learn to develop production plans, diagnose plant health problems, manage staff and workplace safety, and implement quality assurance programs. The course blends technical horticultural expertise with business management principles. It is ideal for those aspiring to become farm managers, crop managers, or specialist consultants. Training is delivered through a mix of practical and theoretical learning tailored to industry needs.

*No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

CORE UNITS

AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements

AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems

AHCPHT511 Develop a horticultural production plan

AHCWHS503 Manage workplace health and safety processes

AHCWRK521 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program

ELECTIVE UNITS

AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan

AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production

AHCBUS514 Negotiate and monitor contracts

AHCBUS513 Market products and services

AHCWRK506 Collect and manage data

For further details about each unit of competency, please refer to:

https://training.gov.au/training/details/AHC50324/qualdetails

* For the latest version of AEIA Course electives, please refer to the Agriculture Education Institute of Australia website.

CAREER OUTCOMES

⬧ Farm Manager

⬧ Crop Manager

⬧ Head Grower

⬧ Specialist Consultants

⬧ Dispatch Manager

⬧ Section Manager

* Agriculture Institute Australia does not guarantee an employment outcome, license, or accreditation after this qualification.

DURATION AND DELIVERY

Duration: 52 weeks, comprising 44 weeks of classes, and 8 weeks of breaks

Mode of Delivery: Face to Face

Study load: 20 hours per week

Self-Study hrs: 4 hours per week

Delivery locations

Suite 2, 148-150 Welsford Street,

SHEPPARTON, VIC 3630

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Whilst there are no entry requirements for this qualification, prospective students must:

Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of course commencement.

Students have attained at least ACSF level 3 by successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent, or,

Attained a Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or PTE score of 42 or Certificate III in EAL, or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years’ old) or

Educated for at least 5 years in an English-speaking country or completed at least a Certificate III level course in an Australian RTO within the last 2 years.

Alternatively, students may demonstrate the required LLN levels by undertaking the Institute’s ACSF LLN Assessments.

INTAKES/COURSE FEES

Annual Major Intakes: Jan, April, July, Oct

Total Tuition Fee:  $AUD15,000.00

Materials Fee:  $AUD1,000.00

Enrolment Fee:  $AUD250 (non-refundable)

For more information, refer to the detailed fee and refund information

Assessment: Assessment may involve a combination of written assignments, project tasks, and practical tasks.