Course Overview

About This Course

The AHC50324 Diploma in Production Horticulture equips learners with advanced skills and knowledge to manage and improve horticultural production systems. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you for supervisory and managerial roles in the horticulture industry. You will learn to develop production plans, diagnose plant health problems, manage staff and workplace safety, and implement quality assurance programs. The course blends technical horticultural expertise with business management principles. It is ideal for those aspiring to become farm managers, crop managers, or specialist consultants. Training is delivered through a mix of practical and theoretical learning tailored to industry needs.

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

Whilst there are no entry requirements for this qualification, prospective students must: Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of course commencement. Students 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

Farm Manager, Crop Manager, Head Grower, Specialist Consultants, Dispatch Manager, Section Manager

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

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

VRQA / ASQA

Professional Body

Agricultural Industry Body / AgriFutures

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units10 units

AHCBUS511

Manage enterprise staff requirements

AHCPCM507

Diagnose plant health problems

AHCPHT511

Develop a horticultural production plan

AHCWHS503

Manage workplace health and safety processes

AHCWRK521

Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program ELECTIVE UNITS

AHCBUS516

Develop and review a business plan

AHCSOL505

Monitor and manage soils for production

AHCBUS514

Negotiate and monitor contracts

AHCBUS513

Market products and services

AHCWRK506

Collect and manage data

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

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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