Certificate III in Production Horticulture
AHC30624
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
15Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
11Training providers
Feb 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC30624, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Horticultural assistants
Industries
FloricultureProduction Horticulture
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for AHC30624 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 15 units: 3 core plus 12 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCBER302Work effectively in a biosecurity emergency response
AHCBER305Carry out emergency disease or pest control procedures on infected premises
AHCBER306Carry out movement and security procedures
AHCBIO301Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCCHM308Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces
AHCCHM309Fumigate soil
AHCDRG305Install drainage systems
AHCDRG306Measure drainage system performance
AHCDRG307Troubleshoot drainage systems
AHCHYD303Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
AHCHYD304Install hydroponic systems
AHCIRG337Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG338Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG345Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG346Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG347Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMOM202Operate tractors
AHCMOM301Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
AHCMOM302Perform machinery maintenance
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM305Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCMOM311Operate precision control technology
AHCMOM315Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
AHCNSY308Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY309Receive and dispatch nursery products
AHCNSY310Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY311Promote sales of plants
AHCNSY312Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY313Implement a propagation plan
AHCNSY314Operate fertigation equipment
AHCPCM305Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM306Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPCM405Implement an integrated pest management program
AHCPGD209Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCPHT302Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock
AHCPHT312Implement a crop regulation program
AHCPHT313Implement a post-harvest program
AHCPHT314Harvest horticultural crops mechanically
AHCPHT315Establish horticultural crops
AHCPHT316Supervise mushroom substrate preparation
AHCPHT317Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
AHCPHT318Prepare value added compost-based products
AHCPMG301Control weeds
AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG313Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds
AHCPMG401Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
AHCSOL305Prepare growing media
AHCWAT302Monitor and operate water treatment processes
AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK212Work effectively in industry
AHCWRK314Monitor weather conditions
AHCWRK315Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK318Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
AHCWRK319Handle bulk materials in a storage area
AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
FBPVIT2012Identify and treat nursery plant disorders
FBPVIT3001Coordinate vineyard operations
FBPVIT3003Operate spreading and seeding equipment
FBPVIT3004Monitor and maintain nursery plants
FBPVIT3008Operate a mechanical harvester
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the AHC30624 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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