Skill set Outline
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Organic Horticulture Management Skill Set
Organic Horticulture Management Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00044
AHCSS00044
State Code
AD629
AD629
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
415
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 24/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set provides the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage climate risk, implement soil improvement programs and manage crop development to point of harvesting including monitoring pest and diseases, for an organic farming enterprise.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a number of qualifications in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package, including:
AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture
AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture
AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture
AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals responsible for planning and implementing organic horticultural production.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet the minimum industry requirements for managing organic horticultural production.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT54 | AHCPHT409 | Develop a crop regulation program | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OBK49 | AHCAGB518 | Develop climate risk management strategies | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCT50 | AHCPHT411 | Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCT42 | AHCPMG401 | Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan | 75 | Unit of competency |
| OFC14 | AHCORG411 | Manage organic soil improvement | 100 | Unit of competency |
