Certificate III in Floriculture
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in floriculture. The floriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in floriculture. The floriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of one (1) core unit and fourteen (14) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B
a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the flower growing industry.
CORE UNIT
Occupational health and safety
AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Plants
AHCPCM301A Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM302A Provide information on plants and their culture
Soils and media
AHCSOL301A Prepare growing media
AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results
Nursery
AHCNSY301A Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY302A Receive and dispatch nursery products
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Biosecurity
AHCBIO302A Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
Chemicals
AHCCHM301A Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces
AHCCHM302A Fumigate soil using chemicals
AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals
Drainage
AHCDRG301A Install drainage systems
AHCDRG302A Measure drainage system performance
AHCDRG303A Troubleshoot drainage systems
Hydroponics
AHCHYD301A Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
AHCHYD302A Install hydroponic systems
Irrigation
AHCIRG301A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system
AHCIRG302A Install irrigation systems
AHCIRG303A Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG305A Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG306A Troubleshoot irrigation systems
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM301A Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
AHCMOM302A Perform machinery maintenance
AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM305A Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCMOM315A Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
Nursery
AHCNSY303A Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY304A Deliver and promote sales of plants
AHCNSY305A Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY306A Implement a propagation plan
AHCNSY307A Operate fertigation equipment
Pest management
AHCPMG301A Control weeds
AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG303A Maintain biological cultures
AHCPMG304A Release biological agents
Production horticulture
AHCPHT301A Carry out a crop regulation program
AHCPHT302A Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting
AHCPHT303A Implement a post-harvest program
AHCPHT305A Regulate crops
AHCPHT306A Establish horticultural crops
Water
AHCWAT301A Monitor and operate water treatment processes
Work
AHCWRK302A Monitor weather conditions
AHCWRK303A Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK306A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
AHCWRK308A Handle bulk materials in storage area
AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Production Horticulture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Flower farm worker
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Not Applicable
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful |
Self-management | Monitoring and evaluating own performance Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in a range of settings including informal learning |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |