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Production Horticulture Courses at Agriculture Institute Australia
AHC40324 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
AHC40324 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
AHC40324 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
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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
Practical Farm:
482 Campbell Rd, COBRAM VIC 3644
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 detailed fee and refund information
Assessment Assessment may involve a combination of written assignments, project tasks, and practical tasks.
AHC50324 Diploma in Production Horticulture
AHC40324 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
AHC40324 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
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
Practical Farm:
482 Campbell Rd, COBRAM VIC 3644
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 detailed fee and refund information
Assessment
Assessment may involve a combination of written assignments, project tasks, and practical tasks.