Course Level
Certificate IV
CRICOS
116153H
Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture - AHC40224
\r\n This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supervisory and coordinating roles in the protected horticulture industry.\r\n Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve performance of protected horticulture systems, processes and team members.\r\n Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.\r\n No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.\r\n
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne | Flexible Delivery - 74 weeks | N/A | N/A |
Cairns | Flexible Delivery - 74 weeks | N/A | N/A |
Riverland | Flexible Delivery - 74 weeks | N/A | N/A |
Subjects
- Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
- Plan a propagation program
- Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
- Develop a plan for a hydroponic system
- Develop a crop regulation program
- Manage water systems
- Maintain stock control and receivals
- Manage a controlled growing environment
- Contribute to assessment
- Establish and monitor hydroponic crops
- Set up a production or packaging line for operation
- Transport and store chemicals
- Cost a project
- Operate within a budget framework
- Diagnose plant health problems
- Participate in an e-business supply chain
- Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
- Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- Apply business risk management processes
- Maintain workplace health and safety processes
- Lead team effectiveness
- Plan a growing-on program
- Provide work skill instruction
- Recommend plants and cultural practices
- Supervise work routines and staff performance
- Implement a pest management plan
- Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program
- Plan and implement a chemical use program
- Administer inventory systems
- Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment
- Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs
- Develop a horticultural production plan
- Apply principles of food packaging
Entry requirements
- \r\n There are no entry requirements for this qualification.\r\n