To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 15 units of competency: 3 core units plus 12 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Production Horticulture. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows: At least 3 electives must be selected from Group A for the award of the Certificate III in Production Horticulture (Horticulture) At least 3 electives must be selected from Group B for the award of the Certificate III in Production Horticulture (Floriculture) Plus 6 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C 3 from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate II, III or IV. Core Units AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes AHCWRK318 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements Elective Units Group A Horticulture AHCBIO301 Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment AHCPHT313 Implement a post-harvest program AHCPHT314 Harvest horticultural crops mechanically AHCPHT315 Establish horticultural crops AHCPHT317 Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices Group B Floriculture AHCBIO301 Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants AHCNSY309 Receive and dispatch nursery products AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media Group C Electives An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details. AHCBER302 Work effectively in a biosecurity emergency response AHCBER305 Carry out emergency disease or pest control procedures on infected premises AHCBER306 Carry out movement and security procedures AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCCHM308 Use application equipment to apply fumigant in confined spaces AHCCHM309 Fumigate soil AHCDRG305 Install drainage systems AHCDRG306 Measure drainage system performance AHCDRG307 Troubleshoot drainage systems AHCHYD303 Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems AHCHYD304 Install hydroponic systems AHCIRG337 Measure irrigation delivery system performance AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems AHCIRG347 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems AHCMOM202 Operate tractors AHCMOM301 Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance AHCMOM305 Operate specialised machinery and equipment AHCMOM311 Operate precision control technology AHCMOM315 Operate chemical application machinery and equipment AHCNSY310 Install and maintain plant displays AHCNSY311 Promote sales of plants AHCNSY312 Prepare specialised plants AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment AHCPCM405 Implement an integrated pest management program AHCPGD209 Prune shrubs and small trees AHCPHT302 Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock AHCPHT312 Implement a crop regulation program AHCPHT316 Supervise mushroom substrate preparation AHCPHT318 Prepare value added compost-based products AHCPMG301 Control weeds AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders AHCPMG313 Prepare, monitor and maintain biological agents for weeds AHCPMG401 Implement the pest monitoring and eval