AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management

RPL OR COURSE?

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that can be completed in a short time frame. It's based on skills, knowledge and evidence you have already acquired over the years to meet the requirements for the qualification.

Evidence for RPL may include:

• Proven work experience
• Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
• Previous study (Qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units)
• References from qualified persons

RPL can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

If a student fails to demonstrate competency in some units required to gain the qualification, Gap Training is used to gain competency in those units. It can be customised to suit the individual client needs. Up to 2 units of gap training are included in your RPL Fee. Additional fees apply for further gap training units.

3 months enrolment period to complete RPL.

Course

A Course is a process that can be completed in a longer time frame. It’s designed for those who have little or no previous experience in this field of qualification. The course will help train you to achieve the required skills and knowledge needed to gain this qualification.

Course training requires access to a workplace and tools. Please check the student handbook for the list of resources required for each unit of competency. If you require access to a workplace, you will need to inform National Skills prior to enrolment so we can arrange access to a workplace for you.

This Course can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to 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.

Work must comply with health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational titles may include:

• Gardener (General)
• Horticulture Manager

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Ten (10)

• Three (3) core units
• Seven (7) elective units

Core Units of Competency

• AHCWHS503 Manage workplace health and safety processes
• AHCWRK513 Write and present reports
• AHCWRK520 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability

Elective Units of Competency

• AHCBUS511   Manage enterprise staff requirements
• AHCBUS514   Negotiate and monitor contracts
• AHCPCM511  Specify plants for landscapes
• BSBHRM525  Manage recruitment and onboarding
• BSBPMG430   Undertake project work
• AHCBUS407   Cost a project
• AHCPCM204  Recognise plants

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to work in Parks and Gardens,Landscaping,Horticulture,Nurseries

Licensing Requirements:

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

FEES

RPL - AUD $7900

• $1500 on enrolment and $6400 upon completion.
• Students have 3 months to provide their evidence.
• 2 Gap Training units are included at no extra charge (if required).
• Additional Gap Training units are available for $600 each.
• Students residing overseas incur an additional RPL fee of $1000.

Course - AUD $12500

We offer the course via a payment plan. This allows you to pay in instalments as you progress through the 12 modules of the course over 24 months. Further time extension can be requested at a cost of $180 per month.

Here’s how it works:

1. Enrol Online: Complete the enrolment online and a staff member will be in contact to approve your enrolment.
2. Initial Payment: Once approved, an initial payment of $1500 is due to secure your online training module to begin the course.
3. Subsequent Payments: The remaining balance will be divided into instalments, which are due at the start of each new module thereafter.
4. Total Balance: The price of the course payment plan is $11,000 and will be paid in full by the time you reach the final module.

This structure allows you to pay as you learn and ensures you can continue progressing without requiring full payment upfront.