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Qualification Name: Certificate III in Horticulture (Release 2)
Qualification Code: AHC30716
Other Mode: Classroom – Study | Online | RPL | Credit Transfer
Offered By: Affiliated Institutions
This qualification gives a standard vocational outcome amenity horticulture. It provides a broad skill and knowledge foundation, and creates on capabilities and knowledge obtained from Certificate II in Horticulture or even the place of work. It might be ideal for present or past horticultural staff members who would like to have their skills and knowledge formally accepted.
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Why Study AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture?
The AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture is focused on the real world and relevant contexts that make the student highly skilled and be ready by meeting industry benchmark. Going through the program will give the required skills you can use immediately and encourages you to think diversely.
This AHC30716 has become developed by industry specialists and endorsed by sector bodies and can be sure you have the practical knowledge to ‘hit the ground running’ in modest, medium or big organisations across the industry.
Experience alone is no longer efficient; potential employers are looking for evidence of professional proficiency via a current formal qualification.
- 1Get your Skills Recognised
The nationally recognised qualification will jump-start your career as being a sought-after horticulturalist inside a growing sector. Learn how to make and take care of different types of green surroundings which are both stunning and functional and become industry ready for any satisfying career.
- 2What Evidence you Need ?
You should give a scope of proof to help your assessor to settle on a choice about your ability. The sorts of proof you might be approached to give can include:
- Apprenticeship papers.
- Safe Work Method Statements
- Job Safety Analysis'
- Quotes/Invoice and stock orders
- Job Cards
- Maintenance Reports/Service sheets
- Testing and diagnostic sheets
- ID
- Resume
- Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
- Letter of Employment
- Current employment contracts
- Letters of reference from licensed tradesmen you have worked with.
- Videos or photos of your work.
- Evidence of overseas qualifications.
- Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
- 3What are the Potential Job Opportunities?
For a student, it is crucial to know the occupation he/she will eligible once finish a qualification successfully. If you complete this qualification, you will able to work with this role.
- gardener
- horticulturist
- landscape construction
- landscape maintenance
- nursery production
- production horticulturist at a trade level
- retail nursery
- 4Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 16
- Core Units = 5
- Elective Units = 11
Core Units
Unit Code
Unit Title
AHCWHS301
Contribute to work health and safety processes
AHCPCM302
Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPMG301
Control weeds
AHCPMG302
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL303
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
Elective Units
- Select 8 units from elective list below
- 3 units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3 or 4 may be selected from electives below or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Unit Code
Unit Title
AHCARB301
Implement a tree maintenance program
AHCPCM304
Report on health and condition of trees
AHCARB303
Perform pruning operations
AHCARB305
Dismantle trees
AHCARB306
Undertake aerial rescue
AHCARB307
Use advanced climbing techniques*
AHCARB312 Use standard climbing techniques to access trees**AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
AHCARB308
Install cable and bracing
AHCARB309
Implement a tree protection program
AHCBER301
Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response
AHCBIO302
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
AHCBER303
Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
AHCBER304
Carry out movement and security procedures
AHCBIO305
Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM303
Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304
Transport, handle and store chemicals
AHCIRG303
Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG306
Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG331
Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG332
Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG333
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCLSC301
Set out site for construction works
AHCLSC302
Construct landscape features using concrete
AHCLSC303
Construct brick and or block structures and features
AHCLSC304
Erect timber structures and features
AHCLSC305
Construct stone structures and features
AHCLSC306
Implement a paving project
AHCLSC307
Implement a retaining wall project
AHCLSC308
Install metal structures and features
AHCLSC309
Install water features
AHCLSC310
Implement a tree transplanting program
AHCMOM304
Operate machinery and equipment
AHCNSY301
Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY302
Receive and dispatch nursery products
AHCNSY303
Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY304
Deliver and promote sales of plants
AHCNSY305
Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY306
Implement a propagation plan
AHCNSY307
Operate fertigation equipment
AHCPCM301
Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM303
Identify plant specimens
AHCPGD301
Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD302
Plan and maintain plant displays
AHCPGD303
Perform specialist amenity pruning
AHCPGD304
Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPGD305
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCPGD306
Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment
AHCSOL301
Prepare growing media
AHCTRF301
Construct turf playing surfaces
AHCTRF302
Establish turf
AHCTRF303
Implement a grassed area maintenance program
AHCTRF304
Monitor turf health
AHCTRF305
Renovate sports turf
AHCWAT301
Monitor and operate water treatment processes
AHCWRK305
Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK311
Conduct site inspection
AHCWRK309
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
FWPCOT3238
Operate a pole saw
FWPFGM3213
Fall trees manually (advanced)
RIIWHS302D
Implement traffic management plan
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is equivalent to AHC30710 Certificate III in Horticulture.
