Diploma of Production Horticulture
Provider:
Course Code:
AHC50320
CRICOS Code:
104841E
Qualification Level:
Diploma
Course Area:
Agriculture, Environmental Studies
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 18,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly
Course Overview
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for specialist or managerial job roles in the production horticulture industry including owner, farm manager, head grower, crop manager, section manager, dispatch manager, sales manager, marketing manager and specialist consultants.
Individuals with this qualification will take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.
Course Structure
The following 10 units (5 core, 5 elective) are required to achieve this qualification:
- AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems
- AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production
- AHCPHT511 Develop a Horticultural Production Plan
- AHCWRK512 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
- AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
- AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan
- AHCHYD501 Develop a plan for a hydroponic system
- AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements
- AHCWHS502 Manage work health and safety processes
- AHCWRK511 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | N/A |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completion of Certificate IV in Horticulture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 12 general schooling or 2 years work experience in horticultural related field. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | All candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department. |
Career Opportunities
Possible job titles include:
- Production Horticulture and Floriculture Managers