The Diploma of Production Horticulture reflects the role of personnel working on production horticulture farms. The qualification can be contextualised for a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower production or mushroom production context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed enterprises, both. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Completion of ten (10) units as below:
AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems
AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production
AHCPHT511 Develop a Horticultural Production Plan
AHCWRK512 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan
AHCHYD501 Develop a plan for a hydroponic system
AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements
AHCWHS502 Manage work health and safety processes
AHCWRK511 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
Mode: Classroom Face to Face (20 hours per week)
Every month
Australian College of Agriculture and Horticulture
City Campus,
Suite 2, Level 11, 55 Swanston Street,
MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3004, MELBOURNE, Australia
Every month
Cairns City Campus
Level 3, 67 Lake Street,
CAIRNS CITY,
Queensland,
4870, CAIRNS, Australia
Academic Requirements: Completion of Certificate IV in Horticulture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 12 general schooling or 2 years work experience in horticultural related field.
Age: 16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements: All candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.