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This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supervisory/managerial job roles in the production horticulture industry including grower, field manager, supervisor, crop grower, plant manager, integrated pest manager, quality assurance, compliance manager and human resources manager.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve performance of production horticulture systems and may supervise staff.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
AHC40320 – Certificate IV in Production Horticulture (Release 2)
The AHC40320 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture requires the successful completion of five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units.
Electives for this qualification have been chosen by Australian Federation College to ensure that students achieve a broad range of skills and knowledge in horticulture industry.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
Target groups for the AHC40320 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture are international students who are:
Characteristics of the target group are as follows:
International students from various countries who are seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in horticulture industry to further their career prospects or study pathways. Typically, these students will have little to no work experience and are between 18 – 35 years.
Students may be onshore students currently based in Australia or offshore students applying from overseas. Most students speak English as a second language and must satisfy English language proficiency in order to successfully enroll into the course.
Credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter timeframe.
This course is delivered via classroom based training and assessment at Level 1, 126 Charles Street, Launceston TAS 7250 and Level 5, 250 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Practical will be conducted in
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Weekly scheduled face-to-face class hours for attendance at Australian Federation College is 20 hours.
Launceston Campus: Level 1, 126 Charles St, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia.
Melbourne Campus: Level 5, 250 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.
This course is delivered over 52 weeks comprising of 40 academic weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.
This course is offered on the following days and times subject to enrolment of students:
Shift 1:
Monday and Tuesday: 8:15 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:15 am – 12.30 pm
Shift 2:
Wednesday and Thursday: 8:15 am – 5.00 pm
Friday: 12:45 pm – 05:00 pm
Shift 3:
Monday – Friday: 5.30 pm – 9.45 pm
Students will be advised of the timing prior commencement of their term.
The costs for this course are as follows:
Course fees do not include laptops, computer software or textbooks, which are to be purchased at the student’s own cost and approximate costs for these are listed in resources requirements.
Australian Federation College reserves the right to vary Tuition Fees and/or Material Fees time to time.
Australian Federation College has the following entry requirements:
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that Australian Federation College can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6. Refer to ECT for further guidance.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Potential employment options include:
After achieving this qualification, students may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the AHC sector including AHC51422 Diploma of Agribusiness Management/ AHC50320 Diploma of Production Horticulture or a range of other vocational and/or higher qualifications.
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.afcollege.edu.au.
For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing. If course credit is granted following issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration.
There are no exit points from the course that provide vocational or educational outcomes or a full qualification. Students have the opportunity to exit the program prior to completion at any stage.
Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon withdrawal for all units of competency successfully completed in partial completion of the course. International students who exit course without completion may be reported to Department of Home Affairs, which may affect their visa.
All students, including those with disabilities, are treated equally, with dignity and can enjoy the benefits of the educational experience in the same way.
If there are students with special needs, the trainer/assessor considers the students’ needs and makes appropriate adjustments to the training environment, wherever feasible and practicable and in consultation with the College management.
An Intervention Strategy is a plan of action that anticipates barriers and resources in relation to achieving a specific objective.
Australian Federation College endeavours to anticipate students’ needs and implement a range of intervention strategies. Resources and facilities provide students with options to complete each unit of competency.
International students’ Course Progress Monitoring and Attendance Monitoring Policy and Procedures will be adhered to.
| CODE | TITLE |
|---|---|
| CORE | |
| AHCBIO401 | Plan and implement a biosecurity program |
| AHCBUS408 | Operate within a budget framework |
| AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK401 | Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
| BSBLDR412 | Communicate effectively as a workplace leader |
| ELECTIVE | |
| AHCSOL406 | Sample soils and interpret results |
| AHCWRK403 | Supervise work routines and staff performance |
| AHCCHM404 | Develop procedures to minimize risks in the use of chemicals |
| AHCCHM405 | Plan and implement a chemical use program |
| AHCPCM406 | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program |
| BSBINS401 | Analyze and present research information |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, presentations, report, portfolios, case studies and short answer questions.
Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment.
Assessment tasks:
Student Assessment Tasks:There is one for each unit of competency that includes instructions to students about each of their assessments. It also includes an assessment plan where students can record the due dates of each task and an Assessment Task Cover Sheet that must be completed for each Assessment submission.
Other documents specific to the workplace simulation task requirements are also included with the assessment tasks. These include document templates and simulated workplace policies and procedures and are described in the student and assessor instructions as relevant.
The student can have a total of 3 attempts to complete each task and achieve a ‘Satisfactory’ outcome (noting that the third attempt is chargeable as per the fees and refunds policy). If, after the third attempt, the student is still assessed as Not Satisfactory for a task, they will need to re-enrol in the unit.
Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook.
Appeals will be dealt with following the Complaints and Appeals Procedure.
This qualification reflects the role of those working in decision-making and supervisory roles on farms, stations and related rural businesses.