Reach new heights in your horticultural career with this advanced qualification. This course is ideal for anyone working or studying in the industry who would like to progress to a managerial position.
AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
Reach new heights in your horticultural career with this advanced qualification. This course is ideal for anyone working or studying in the industry who would like to progress to a managerial position.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in gardens and nurseries grew over the past five years and is expected to continue to see stable growth in the future. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are hardworking, reliable, and have a positive attitude.
Throughout this course you will be set up with a balanced mix of business acumen and field skills needed to manage and lead teams. You will study advanced skill sets including research analysis, data management, sustainable design, horticultural production plans, hydroponic systems, and irrigation design and implementation. Our team of industry experts will help you aligning this learning to your current role and career goals.
Successful completion of this course will equip you to confidently seek employment in managerial positions within the horticulture industry.
Throughout this course you will have every opportunity to get hands on with the skills, equipment, and technology required to be a leader in the industry. This will ensure you are ready to tackle a diverse range of horticultural management projects.
We have worked closely with the horticulture industry to ensure all elements of our course match both industry needs and employer expectations. This allows us to provide you with the latest industry insights, knowledge, and equipment from day one.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 10 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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North and Far North Queensland | ||
AHCBUS504Prepare estimates, quotes and tendersUnit code: AHCBUS504 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare estimates, quote and tenders. |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders | |
AHCCHM501Develop and manage a chemical use strategyUnit code: AHCCHM501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and manage a chemical use strategy, including assessment of the risk of chemical transport, storage and handling. |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy | |
AHCPCM501Diagnose plant health problemsUnit code: AHCPCM501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose plant health problems. |
Diagnose plant health problems | |
AHCPHT502Develop a horticultural production planUnit code: AHCPHT502 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a production plan for a horticultural enterprise. |
Develop a horticultural production plan | |
AHCPMG413Define the pest problemUnit code: AHCPMG413 |
Define the pest problem | |
AHCSOL505Monitor and manage soils for productionUnit code: AHCSOL505 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research soil information, apply soil testing information to production or management plan, develop and monitor soil amendment practices, review and document soil management plan. The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the monitoring and management of soils for production, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Monitor and manage soils for production | |
AHCWHS501Manage work health and safety processesUnit code: AHCWHS501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop work health and safety policies and procedures that demonstrate enterprise commitment to work health and safety. |
Manage work health and safety processes | |
AHCWRK503Prepare reportsUnit code: AHCWRK503 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare comprehensive reports. |
Prepare reports | |
AHCWRK505Manage trial and research materialUnit code: AHCWRK505 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a trial and research material as part of a designated research project. |
Manage trial and research material | |
BSBFIM501Manage budgets and financial plansUnit code: BSBFIM501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes. |
Manage budgets and financial plans | |
Greater Brisbane | ||
AHCBUS511Manage enterprise staff requirementsUnit code: AHCBUS511 |
Manage enterprise staff requirements | |
AHCCHM501Develop and manage a chemical use strategyUnit code: AHCCHM501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and manage a chemical use strategy, including assessment of the risk of chemical transport, storage and handling. |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy | |
AHCDES501Design sustainable landscapesUnit code: AHCDES501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design for improvement of long-term ecological sustainability of landscapes, land under production, land areas in business use, natural resource areas and recreational amenity spaces essential for long-term economic and cultural viability. |
Design sustainable landscapes | |
AHCLSC502Manage landscape projectsUnit code: AHCLSC502 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage landscape projects. |
Manage landscape projects | |
AHCPCM501Diagnose plant health problemsUnit code: AHCPCM501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose plant health problems. |
Diagnose plant health problems | |
AHCPCM504Design specialised landscapeUnit code: AHCPCM504 |
Design specialised landscape | |
AHCPGD501Manage plant cultural practicesUnit code: AHCPGD501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a plant cultural program. |
Manage plant cultural practices | |
AHCSOL505Monitor and manage soils for productionUnit code: AHCSOL505 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research soil information, apply soil testing information to production or management plan, develop and monitor soil amendment practices, review and document soil management plan. The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the monitoring and management of soils for production, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Monitor and manage soils for production | |
AHCWRK503Prepare reportsUnit code: AHCWRK503 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare comprehensive reports. |
Prepare reports | |
AHCWRK509Provide specialist advice to clientsUnit code: AHCWRK509 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain technical currency for specialist knowledge and provide specialist advice to clients. |
Provide specialist advice to clients | |
Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast | ||
AHCBUS501Manage staffUnit code: AHCBUS501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage staff. |
Manage staff | |
AHCBUS504Prepare estimates, quotes and tendersUnit code: AHCBUS504 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare estimates, quote and tenders. |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders | |
AHCPCM501Diagnose plant health problemsUnit code: AHCPCM501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose plant health problems. |
Diagnose plant health problems | |
AHCPCM502Collect and classify plantsUnit code: AHCPCM502 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and identify plants using taxonomic keys. |
Collect and classify plants | |
AHCPCM503Specify plants for landscapesUnit code: AHCPCM503 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and specify landscape plants in a range of industries to provide information and advice to a client or organisation. |
Specify plants for landscapes | |
AHCPGD501Manage plant cultural practicesUnit code: AHCPGD501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a plant cultural program. |
Manage plant cultural practices | |
AHCPGD502Plan the restoration of parks and gardensUnit code: AHCPGD502 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan the restoration of parks and gardens of historical or cultural significance, develop a comprehensive restoration program of works and develop a relevant site plan, specifications and work procedures. |
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens | |
AHCPHT502Develop a horticultural production planUnit code: AHCPHT502 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a production plan for a horticultural enterprise. |
Develop a horticultural production plan | |
AHCWHS501Manage work health and safety processesUnit code: AHCWHS501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop work health and safety policies and procedures that demonstrate enterprise commitment to work health and safety. |
Manage work health and safety processes | |
AHCWRK509Provide specialist advice to clientsUnit code: AHCWRK509 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain technical currency for specialist knowledge and provide specialist advice to clients. |
Provide specialist advice to clients | |
Gold Coast | ||
AHCBUS504Prepare estimates, quotes and tendersUnit code: AHCBUS504 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare estimates, quote and tenders. |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders | |
AHCCHM501Develop and manage a chemical use strategyUnit code: AHCCHM501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and manage a chemical use strategy, including assessment of the risk of chemical transport, storage and handling. |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy | |
AHCDES503Assess landscape sitesUnit code: AHCDES503 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a landscape site assessment and develop recommendations. |
Assess landscape sites | |
AHCPCM501Diagnose plant health problemsUnit code: AHCPCM501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose plant health problems. |
Diagnose plant health problems | |
AHCPCM502Collect and classify plantsUnit code: AHCPCM502 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and identify plants using taxonomic keys. |
Collect and classify plants | |
AHCPCM503Specify plants for landscapesUnit code: AHCPCM503 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and specify landscape plants in a range of industries to provide information and advice to a client or organisation. |
Specify plants for landscapes | |
AHCPGD501Manage plant cultural practicesUnit code: AHCPGD501 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a plant cultural program. |
Manage plant cultural practices | |
AHCPGD502Plan the restoration of parks and gardensUnit code: AHCPGD502 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan the restoration of parks and gardens of historical or cultural significance, develop a comprehensive restoration program of works and develop a relevant site plan, specifications and work procedures. |
Plan the restoration of parks and gardens | |
AHCWRK503Prepare reportsUnit code: AHCWRK503 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare comprehensive reports. |
Prepare reports | |
AHCWRK509Provide specialist advice to clientsUnit code: AHCWRK509 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain technical currency for specialist knowledge and provide specialist advice to clients. |
Provide specialist advice to clients |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Grovely | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 nights per week | Classroom | Full fee: $11,370 |
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Nambour | 25 January 2021 | 1 year | Full time 2 days Monday, Wednesday |
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Ashmore | 02 February 2021 | 18 months | Part time 1 night per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $11,370 |
Ashmore | 02 March 2021 | 18 months | Part time 1 night per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $11,370 |
Ashmore | 20 April 2021 | 18 months | Part time 1 night per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $11,370 |
Ashmore | 25 May 2021 | 18 months | Part time 1 night per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $11,370 |
Ashmore | 13 July 2021 | 18 months | Part time 1 night per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $11,370 |
Ashmore | 24 August 2021 | 18 months | Part time 1 night per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $11,370 |
Ashmore | 05 October 2021 | 18 months | Part time 1 night per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $11,370 |
Ashmore | 26 October 2021 | 18 months | Part time 1 night per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $11,370 |
Ashmore | 16 November 2021 | 18 months | Part time 1 night per week Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $11,370 |
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It is recommended that you have completed a Certificate III in Horticulture, and/or have extensive industry experience prior to entering this Diploma. To successfully complete this qualification within the specified time frames, it is also recommended that you have sound literacy and numeracy skills.
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