Diploma of Production Horticulture

AHC50324

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for specialist or managerial job roles in the production horticulture industry including owner, farm manager, head grower, crop manager, section manager, dispatch manager, sales manager, marketing manager and specialist consultants.

Individuals with this qualification will 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 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.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Develop a horticultural production plan Core
Diagnose plant health problems Core
Manage enterprise staff requirements Core
Manage workplace health and safety processes Core
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program Core
Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs Elective
Design a traceability system for food products Elective
Design drainage systems Elective
Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs Elective
Design irrigation systems Elective
Design water treatment systems Elective
Develop a plan for a hydroponic system Elective
Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan Elective
Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan Elective
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy Elective
Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity Elective
Develop and review a business plan Elective
Implement a machinery management system Elective
Implement and monitor transport logistics Elective
Manage a controlled growing environment Elective
Manage active operational emergency disease or pest sites Elective
Manage business risk Elective
Manage erosion and sediment control Elective
Manage machinery and equipment Elective
Manage soils to enhance sustainability Elective
Manage the implementation of a biosecurity emergency control program Elective
Manage water systems Elective
Market products and services Elective
Monitor and manage soils for production Elective
Monitor and review business performance Elective
Negotiate a contract Elective
Negotiate and monitor contracts Elective
Prepare and manage organic or biodynamic certification Elective
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports Elective
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors Elective

Job prospects

The Diploma of Production Horticulture sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Mixed Crop Farmer

    ANZSCO 121216

    Plant, cultivate and harvest a variety of crops.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Other Crop Farmer

    ANZSCO 121299

    Plant, cultivate and harvest various crops.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Agricultural Technician

    ANZSCO 311111

    Agricultural Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

Training providers delivering Diploma of Production Horticulture

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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