Subjects
Total number of units = 15
Core Units = 1
Elective Units = 14
Core Units
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Select 4 units from Group A
Select 7 units from Group A or B
3 units may be selected from Group B or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in production horticulture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
Group A
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs | |
Apply biosecurity measures | |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
Transport, handle and store chemicals | |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems | |
Operate machinery and equipment | |
Control weeds | |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | |
Implement a post-harvest program | |
Harvest horticultural crops mechanically | |
Establish horticultural crops | |
Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting | |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Group B
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response | |
Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises | |
Carry out movement and security procedures | |
Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces*
| |
Fumigate soil using chemicals*
| |
Install drainage systems | |
Measure drainage system performance | |
Troubleshoot drainage systems | |
Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems | |
Install hydroponic systems | |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | |
Install pressurised irrigation systems | |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance | |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems | |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair | |
Perform machinery maintenance | |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment | |
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment | |
Operate a mechanical harvester | |
Operate spreading and seeding equipment | |
Coordinate nursery activities | |
Perform field nursery activities | |
Monitor and maintain nursery plants | |
Perform shed nursery activities | |
Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents | |
Regulate crops | |
Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks | |
Prepare value added compost-based products | |
Supervise mushroom substrate preparation | |
Coordinate canopy management activities | |
Coordinate hand pruning activities | |
Monitor weather conditions | |
Respond to emergencies | |
Coordinate work site activities | |
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | |
Handle bulk materials in storage area |