AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management
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: $AUD1,000.00
Application Due Dates
Applications for this course are currently being accepted.
Course Overview
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for management job roles in the horticulture industry. Individuals with this qualification 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.
Career Outcomes
Diploma of Horticultural Management is the ideal course for people working and managing plant nurseries, parks, private or communal gardens and reserves. Successful completion of Diploma of Horticulture Management will make you eligible for various opportunities in the Horticultural industry such as:
- Garden and landscape designer
- Arboriculture consultant
- Irrigation specialists
- Garden maintenance
- Sports Turf Farmer, etc
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in ten (10) units of competency, comprising three (3) core units plus seven (7) elective units.
Course Structure
Course
units
| Units Code | Unit Title | Core/Elective |
| AHCWHS503 | Manage workplace health and safety processes | Core |
| AHCWRK513 | Write and present reports | Core |
| AHCWRK520 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability | Core |
| AHCBUS511 | Manage enterprise staff requirements | Elective |
| AHCBUS515 | Prepare estimates, quotes, and tenders | Elective |
| AHCPCM507 | Diagnose plant health problems | Elective |
| AHCPGD507 | Manage plant cultural practices | Elective |
| AHCPHT511 | Develop a horticultural production plan | Elective |
| AHCWRK506 | Collect and manage data | Elective |
| AHCSOL505 | Monitor and manage soils for production | Elective |
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent):
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds, and diseases
AHCPCM308 Identify and select plants
AHCPMG301 Control weeds
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases, and disorders
AHCSOL304 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Or have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the horticulture industry.
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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