AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management

Award Course
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding
Cricos Code 115639E

Overview

This course provides opportunities for extensive practical skills to be developed or enhanced, supported by talented teaching staff. The Diploma program is predominantly delivered at the SuniTAFE farm. The well-equipped training farm offers the student unique experiences covering a broad range of horticultural practices, supported by farm management and staff.

Careers

The Diploma of Horticulture equips the graduate with the skills required to gain a management role in the expansive horticulture industry or to gain a place to continue studies at bachelor degree level.

Pathways

On successful completion of this qualification there are opportunities to continue your horticultural studies with a bachelor of Horticultural Science or similar, offered by a number of universities. A degree qualification in horticulture could potentially lead to a management position or a senior role in a number of horticultural or educational organisations.

Course Delivery

Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. 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 OR have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the horticulture industry.

Expected Time to Complete

1 Years

Units & Assessment
Core Units
Code Unit Name Hours Material
AHCWHS503 Manage workplace health and safety processes 90 $35.00
AHCWRK513 Write and present reports 60 $30.00
AHCWRK520 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability 100 $35.00
Elective Units
Code Unit Name Hours Material
AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements 140 $30.00
AHCBUS518 Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 140 $30.00
AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 80 $30.00
AHCIRG437 Schedule irrigations 50 $30.00
AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems 120 $30.00
AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results 60 $30.00
AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production 120 $30.00
FNSACC523 Manage budgets and forecasts 40 $35.00
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.

RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.

Indicative Fees

2024 2025
Government Subsidised $4,582 $4,777
Self-Funded $5,651 $5,942

Concession for Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses applies only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure

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Intake Campus Course Details
2024 July Mildura Campus International, , Full Time, Classroom, Semester 2, 8.30AM - 4.00PM
2024 July Mildura Campus Full Time, Classroom, Semester 2, 8.30AM - 4.00PM
2024 July Mildura Campus Part Time, Classroom, Semester 2, 8.30AM - 4.00PM