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Certificate IV in Horticulture

AHC40422
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
12Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
17Training providers
Jan 2023Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC40422, 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
HorticulturistHorticulture ManagerTeam Leader
Industries
HorticultureNurseriesLandscapingParks and Gardens
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC40422 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: 4 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCBUS407Cost a project
AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
AHCBUS410Report on a project
AHCCHM403Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment
AHCCHM404Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
AHCCHM405Plan and implement a chemical use program
AHCECR402Plan the implementation of revegetation works
AHCIRG435Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system
AHCIRG437Schedule irrigations
AHCIRG442Supervise irrigation system installation
AHCLSC404Supervise landscape project works
AHCMOM402Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment
AHCNSY403Plan a growing-on program
AHCNSY404Plan a propagation program
AHCORG411Manage organic soil improvement
AHCPCM404Recommend plants and cultural practices
AHCPCM406Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
AHCPGD403Design plant displays
AHCPGD404Plan a plant establishment program
AHCPMG401Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
AHCPMG409Implement a pest management plan
AHCPMG412Develop a pest management plan
AHCSOL406Sample soils and interpret results
AHCTRF403Develop a sports turf maintenance program
AHCTRF404Plan and implement sports turf renovation
AHCWAT303Access, extract and monitor water for irrigation
AHCWAT505Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture
AHCWAT506Identify carryover water or continuous accounting
AHCWHS402Maintain workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK404Implement quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK406Develop community networks
AHCWRK409Supervise work routines and staff performance
AHCWRK410Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBHRM415Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBTEC401Design and produce complex text documents
CUAACD313Produce technical drawings
TLIR4002Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC40422 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

17 registered training providers 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.

ARO COLLEGEBased in SA · Registered since 2001→
Australian Health and Horticulture Institute Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2014→
Australian Vocational Training Academy Pty LtdBased in TAS · Registered since 2022→
Aventia InstituteBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
Brisbane College of HorticultureBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
GOTAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
KREATEBased in NSW · Registered since 2002→
LEARNING SPHEREBased in NSW · Registered since 2010→
Melbourne PolytechnicBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE GippslandBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
TAFE International Western AustraliaBased in WA · Registered since 2011→
TasTAFEBased in TAS · Registered since 2009→
VIVA INSTITUTE PTY LTDBased in SA · Registered since 2023→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.