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Certificate III in Production Horticulture

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AHC30624

You have the experience in large-scale crop production and horticultural operations. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a streamlined recognition pathway for your expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.

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About This Qualification

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for job roles in the production horticulture and floriculture industry including field worker, seeding person, operator, irrigation maintainer, machinery maintainer and leading hand. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work. Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Qualification Code

AHC30624

Training Package

AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package

AQF Level

Certificate III

Total Units

See training.gov.au

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

RoleResponsibilities
Production Horticulture Leading HandSupervising field teams and coordinating daily harvest, planting, and maintenance schedules.
Irrigation MaintainerMonitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing pressurised or hydroponic water delivery systems.
Machinery OperatorOperating and maintaining specialised horticultural equipment, including tractors and mechanical harvesters.
Floriculture Field WorkerManaging plant nutrition, nursery maintenance, and harvest within commercial flower production.

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Could RPL Be Right for You?

Experience can be evidence.

RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.

RPL typically involves:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise

ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice

RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.

Our approach:

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What Kind of Experience Counts?

If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:

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Work History & Roles

  • A detailed resume or work history summary
  • Position descriptions outlining your responsibilities
  • Employment contracts or letters from your employer
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Crop & Harvest Management

  • Records of crop establishment and planting schedules
  • Harvesting logs and mechanical harvester operation records
  • Post-harvest handling and quality control documentation
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Technical Operations

  • Irrigation system maintenance and monitoring logs
  • Machinery maintenance records and equipment checklists
  • Chemical application records and spray logs
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Compliance & Quality

  • Biosecurity checklists and implementation records
  • Workplace health and safety incident reports or risk assessments
  • Quality assurance audit results and compliance records
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Certifications & Training

  • Current ChemCert or chemical handling accreditation
  • First aid certificate or WHS training records
  • Tickets for machinery such as tractors or forklifts

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is this qualification currently available through RPL It?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to offer this specific qualification. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when the RPL pathway is open for enrolment.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering allows us to keep you informed of the pathway's progress. It also helps us understand the demand for this industry, ensuring we partner with the most suitable RTOs to guide your experience toward recognition.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is identical to one earned through traditional study. It is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and meets the same national standards, as it is based on the same competency assessments.
How much focus is there on biosecurity in this qualification?
Biosecurity is a core component of this Certificate III. The assessment will look for evidence that you can apply biosecurity measures and identify signs of unusual pests or diseases in a production environment.
Does this qualification cover both vegetables and flowers?
Yes, it is designed for the broader production horticulture and floriculture industries. Depending on your specific experience, you can demonstrate competency in either horticultural crop production or nursery and floriculture operations.

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