Certificate IV in Horticulture
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge across a broad coverage of the industry prior to undertaking higher level roles in the industry.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) units made up of one (1) core unit and eleven (11) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of five (5) units must come from elective group A
a minimum of two (2) units must come from elective groups A or B
a maximum of four (4) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture.
CORE UNIT
Occupational Health and Safety
Unit code | Unit title |
Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Plants
Unit code | Unit title |
Recommend plants and cultural practices | |
Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program |
Landscape
Unit code | Unit title |
Supervise landscape project works |
Organic production
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage organic soil improvement |
Parks and gardens
Unit code | Unit title |
Design plant displays | |
Plan a plant establishment program |
Pest management
Unit code | Unit title |
Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs |
Soils and media
Unit code | Unit title |
Sample soils and interpret results |
Turf
Unit code | Unit title |
Develop a sports turf maintenance program | |
Plan and implement sports turf renovation |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Business
Unit code | Unit title |
Cost a project | |
Operate within a budget framework | |
Manage small business finances | |
Recruit, select and induct staff | |
Produce complex desktop published documents | |
Analyse and present research information | |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
Chemicals
Unit code | Unit title |
Minimise risks in the use of chemicals | |
Plan and implement a chemical use program | |
Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment |
Design
Unit code | Unit title |
Produce technical drawings | |
Develop and extend design skills and practice |
Irrigation
Unit code | Unit title |
Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction | |
Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system | |
Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program | |
Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems | |
Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work | |
Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work | |
Schedule irrigations |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code | Unit title |
Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment | |
Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment |
Merchandising and sales
Unit code | Unit title |
Coordinate customer service and networking activities | |
Build client relationships and business networks | |
Buy merchandise |
Natural area restoration
Unit code | Unit title |
Supervise natural area restoration works | |
Plan the implementation of revegetation works |
Nursery
Unit code | Unit title |
Plan a growing-on program | |
Plan a propagation program |
Organic production
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage biodynamic production | |
Manage organic livestock production |
Pest management
Unit code | Unit title |
Implement pest management action plans |
Work
Unit code | Unit title |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures | |
Provide information on issues and policies | |
Supervise work routines and staff performance | |
Ensure compliance with pest legislation | |
Manage simple projects |
Pathways...
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, AHC50410 Diploma of Horticulture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Senior horticulturist
Horticulture team leader.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others |
Planning and organising | Collecting, analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful |
Self-management | Monitoring and evaluating own performance Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in a range of settings, including informal learning |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using advanced technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |