Certificate III in Floriculture - AHC33210

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Description

This qualification provides a vocational outcome in floriculture. The floriculture industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

32.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

32.2%

Labourers

8.9%

Managers

Industries

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

24.6%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

18.2%

Administrative and Support Services

12.4%

Construction

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Units & Packaging

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

Unit code	Unit title
AHCOHS301A	Contribute to OHS processes

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A

Plants

Unit code	Unit title
AHCPCM301A	Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM302A	Provide information on plants and their culture

Soils and media

Unit code	Unit title
AHCSOL301A	Prepare growing media
AHCSOL401A	Sample soils and interpret results

Nursery

Unit code	Unit title
AHCNSY301A	Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY302A	Receive and dispatch nursery products

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B

Biosecurity

Unit code	Unit title
AHCBIO302A	Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs

Chemicals

Unit code	Unit title
AHCCHM301A	Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces
AHCCHM302A	Fumigate soil using chemicals
AHCCHM303A	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304A	Transport, handle and store chemicals

Drainage

Unit code	Unit title
AHCDRG301A	Install drainage systems
AHCDRG302A	Measure drainage system performance
AHCDRG303A	Troubleshoot drainage systems

Hydroponics

Unit code	Unit title
AHCHYD301A	Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
AHCHYD302A	Install hydroponic systems

Irrigation

Unit code	Unit title
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

Unit code	Unit title
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

Unit code	Unit title
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

Unit code	Unit title
AHCPMG301A	Control weeds
AHCPMG302A	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG303A	Maintain biological cultures
AHCPMG304A	Release biological agents

Production horticulture

Unit code	Unit title
AHCPHT301A	Carry out a crop regulation program
AHCPHT303A	Implement a post-harvest program
AHCPHT305A	Regulate crops
AHCPHT306A	Establish horticultural crops
AHCPHT310A	Coorindate horticultural crop harvesting

Water

Unit code	Unit title
AHCWAT301A	Monitor and operate water treatment processes

Work

Unit code	Unit title
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

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