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Certificate IV in Production Horticulture

AHC40324
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
12Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
1Training providers
May 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC40324, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Horticulture SupervisorHorticulture Team Leader
Industries
FloricultureProduction Horticulture
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC40324 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 facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 12 units: 5 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCBIO401Plan and implement a biosecurity program
AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
AHCBUS409Participate in an e-business supply chain
AHCCHM404Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
AHCCHM405Plan and implement a chemical use program
AHCIRG435Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system
AHCIRG436Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program
AHCIRG437Schedule irrigations
AHCIRG445Manage surface irrigation systems
AHCNSY403Plan a growing-on program
AHCNSY404Plan a propagation program
AHCORG409Manage biodynamic production
AHCORG411Manage organic soil improvement
AHCPCM404Recommend plants and cultural practices
AHCPCM405Implement an integrated pest management program
AHCPCM406Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
AHCPCM509Apply knowledge of plant physiology to horticultural practices
AHCPHT409Develop a crop regulation program
AHCPHT410Develop harvesting and processing specifications to produce an olive oil
AHCPHT411Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program
AHCPHT412Manage mushroom substrate preparation
AHCPHT413Oversee vineyard practices
AHCPHT414Assess olive oil for style and quality
AHCPHT415Control Phase II mushroom substrate process
AHCPHT416Manage mushroom crop development
AHCPMG401Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
AHCSOL406Sample soils and interpret results
AHCSOL407Develop a soil use map for a property
AHCWHS402Maintain workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK404Implement quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK408Provide information on issues and policies
AHCWRK409Supervise work routines and staff performance
BSBLDR412Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBMKG431Assess marketing opportunities
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC40324 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 facts

Who offers it

1 registered training provider can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

AGRICULTURE INSTITUTE AUSTRALIABased in VIC · Registered since 2025→

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