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Diploma of Production Horticulture

AHC50324
Agriculture & environmentDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
10Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
2Training providers
Feb 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC50324, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; 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
Production Horticulture and Floriculture Managers
Industries
Production HorticultureHorticulture
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC50324 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 10 units: 5 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCBER503Manage active operational emergency disease or pest sites
AHCBER504Manage the implementation of a biosecurity emergency control program
AHCBUS511Manage enterprise staff requirements
AHCBUS513Market products and services
AHCBUS514Negotiate and monitor contracts
AHCBUS516Develop and review a business plan
AHCBUS517Monitor and review business performance
AHCBUS518Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
AHCCHM501Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
AHCDRG502Design drainage systems
AHCHYD502Develop a plan for a hydroponic system
AHCIRG506Design irrigation systems
AHCIRG508Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs
AHCIRG509Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan
AHCMOM501Manage machinery and equipment
AHCMOM502Implement a machinery management system
AHCORG509Prepare and manage organic or biodynamic certification
AHCORG514Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan
AHCPCM507Diagnose plant health problems
AHCPCM513Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs
AHCPHT511Develop a horticultural production plan
AHCPHT512Manage a controlled growing environment
AHCSOL505Monitor and manage soils for production
AHCSOL506Manage erosion and sediment control
AHCSOL507Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity
AHCSOL508Manage soils to enhance sustainability
AHCWAT503Manage water systems
AHCWAT504Design water treatment systems
AHCWHS503Manage workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK521Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
BSBOPS504Manage business risk
FBPFSY5003Design a traceability system for food products
TLIL5019Implement and monitor transport logistics
TLIR0004Negotiate a contract
TLIR4002Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC50324 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

2 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.

AGRICULTURE INSTITUTE AUSTRALIABased in VIC · Registered since 2025→
KREATEBased in NSW · Registered since 2002→

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