AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture
Key Information
Duration
52 weeks, comprising 44 weeks of scheduled classes, and 8 weeks of break
Campus Location
Campus Location: 91 Prospect Road, Prospect, SA 5082
Practical Location: 290 Tozer Road, Waterloo Corner SA 5110
Course Fees
Enrolment Fee: $AUD250.00 (non-refundable)
Student Tuition Fee: $AUD12,000.00
Materials Fee: $AUD 1,000.00
Application Due Dates
Applications for this course are currently being accepted.
Course Overview
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supervisory job roles in the horticulture industry. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve performance of horticultural systems and projects, and may supervise staff. This qualification applies to individuals with existing horticulture industry experience and technical skills and knowledge gained through training or employment specifically in the horticulture industry.
Career Outcomes
The Certificate IV in Horticulture at VIVA Institute will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to work in the global horticulture industry. Successful completion of this course will make you eligible for various opportunities in the Horticultural industry such as:
- Garden centre manager
- Landscape garden consultant
- Plant conservationist
- Plant nutritionist and more
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twelve (12) units of competency, comprising four (4) core unit plus and eight (8) elective units.
Course Structure
Course
units
| Units Code | Unit Title | Core/Elective |
| AHCPCM406 | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | Core |
| AHCPGD404 | Plan a plant establishment program | Core |
| AHCWHS402 | Maintain workplace health and safety processes | Core |
| AHCWRK410 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| AHCBUS410 | Report on a project | Elective |
| AHCCHM405 | Plan and implement a chemical use program | Elective |
| AHCIRG437 | Schedule irrigations | Elective |
| AHCMOM402 | Supervise maintenance of property, machinery, and equipment | Elective |
| AHCPMG409 | Implement a pest management plan | Elective |
| AHCWRK409 | Supervise work routines and staff performance | Elective |
| AHCNSY403 | Plan a growing-on program | Elective |
| AHCWRK404 | Implement quality assurance procedures | Elective |
Whilst there are no entry requirements specified in the training package, VIVA Institute applies the following course entry criteria:
- Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement; and
- Demonstrate the attainment of at least ACSF level 3 by successful completion of Australian Year 12 qualification, or equivalent; and, if overseas equivalent
- Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or PTE score of 42
Alternatively, students may demonstrate LLN levels by undertaking VIVA Institute’s ASCF LLN Assessments.
Course Entry Requirements
Work
placement
There are no vocational placement or work-based training requirements for this qualification. However, students will undertake training and assessment in a commercially operational horticultural business. Transportation for students and staff between the theory classroom campus to the workplace training facility will be arranged, and provided by, VIVA Institute.
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