Course Overview

About This Course

The AHC40324 Certificate IV in Production Horticulture prepares students for supervisory roles in the horticulture industry. This course covers essential topics such as crop production, soil health, pest control, and irrigation, providing students with the practical and technical skills necessary to manage daily operations effectively. Additionally, the curriculum emphasizes safety, sustainability, and resource management, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the challenges of horticultural production systems. Training combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Graduates can pursue various career paths, including supervisors, team leaders, or technical staff, making this qualification ideal for individuals aiming to advance in horticultural production.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

Unit 2, 148-150 Welsford Street, SHEPPARTON, VIC 3630

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

While there are no strict entry requirements for this qualification, prospective students must: Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of course commencement. Students should have attained at least ACSF level 3 by successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent, or, Attained a Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or PTE score of 50 or Upper-Intermediate level General English Course (equivalent to IELTS 6.0 exit level) (test results must be no more than 2 years’ old) or Educated for at least 5 years in an English-speaking country or completed at least a Certificate III level course in an Australian RTO within the last 2 years. or Alternatively, students may demonstrate the required LLN levels by undertaking the Institute’s ACSF LLN Assessments.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Field Manager, Supervisor, Crop Grower, Plant Manager, Integrated Pest Manager

Agriculture Institute Australia does not guarantee an employment outcome, license, or accreditation after this qualification.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

Agricultural Industry Body / AgriFutures

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

AHCBIO401

Plan and implement a biosecurity program

AHCBUS408

Operate within a budget framework

AHCWHS402

Maintain workplace health and safety processes

AHCWKR404

Implement quality assurance procedures

BSBLDR412

Communicate effectively as a workplace leader ELECTIVE UNITS

AHCBUS409

Participate in an e-business supply chain

AHCPMG301

Control weeds

AHCNSY403

Plan a growing-on program

AHCPCM406

Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

AHCPCM404

Recommend plants and cultural practices

AHCPCM308

Identify and select plants

AHCPMG302

Control plant pests, diseases, and disorders

Application

How to Apply

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Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

AgronomistAgricultural ScientistCrop Production OfficerLivestock ManagerSoil Scientist

Key Skills

Soil science and land health assessmentCrop and pasture management and agronomyAnimal production and livestock health monitoringAgricultural data collection, analysis and interpretationPrecision agriculture and remote sensing technologies

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