Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective groups A or B
a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Plants
AHCPCM501A Diagnose plant health problems
AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants
Production horticulture
AHCPHT502A Develop a horticultural production plan
AHCPHT503A Manage a controlled growing environment
Arboriculture
AHCARB501A Assess trees
AHCARB502A Identify, select and specify trees
AHCARB503A Diagnose tree diseases
AHCARB504A Develop a tree protection program
AHCARB505A Document and audit tree work
Hydroponics
AHCHYD501A Develop a plan for a hydroponic system
Landscape
AHCLSC501A Survey and establish site levels
AHCLSC502A Manage landscape projects
AHCLSC503A Manage a tree transplanting program
Parks and gardens
AHCPGD501A Manage plant cultural practices
AHCPGD502A Plan the restoration of parks and gardens
AHCPGD503A Manage parks and reserves
AHCPGD504A Develop and implement a streetscape management plan
AHCPGD505A Conduct comprehensive inspection of park facilities
Turf
AHCTRF501A Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Business
AHCBUS501A Manage staff
AHCBUS502A Market products and services
AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts
AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
AHCBUS505A Develop a marketing plan
AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
TLIL1907C Implement and monitor transport logistics
TLIR207C Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
TLIR307C Negotiate a contract
Chemicals
AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
Design
AHCDES503A Assess landscape sites
Irrigation
AHCIRG501A Audit irrigation systems
AHCIRG502A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs
AHCIRG503A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems
AHCIRG504A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan
AHCIRG505A Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program
Lands, parks and wildlife
AHCLPW501A Develop a management plan for a designated area
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM501A Manage machinery and equipment
AHCMOM502A Implement a machinery management system
Pest management
AHCPMG501A Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader context
AHCPMG502A Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context
AHCPMG503A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests
AHCPMG504A Develop a system for monitoring the pest management strategy
AHCPMG505A Evaluate the pest management strategy
Soils and media
AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production
Water
AHCWAT501A Design water treatment systems
AHCWAT502A Manage water systems
Work
AHCWRK501A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
AHCWRK502A Collect and manage data
AHCWRK503A Prepare reports
AHCWRK504A Assess new industry developments
AHCWRK505A Manage trial and/or research material
AHCWRK507A Implement professional practice
AHCWRK508A Interpret legislation
AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients
AHCWRK510A Audit site operations
AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
PRMWM43B Develop an environmental management strategy
PRMWM45B Develop site safety plan
PSPPM502B Manage complex projects
PSPPM503B Close complex projects