To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: • 17 units of competency: 6 core units plus 11 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 Protected 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 Protected Horticulture (Picking) • At least 3 electives must be selected from Group B for the award of the Certificate III in Protected Horticulture (Packing) • At least 3 electives must be selected from Group C for the award of the Certificate III in Protected Horticulture (Crop Work) • At least 3 electives must be selected from Group D for the award of the Certificate III in Protected Horticulture (Nursery) • 5 units not already selected must be from groups A, B, C, D or E • the remaining 3 units must be selected from electives listed in groups A, B, C, D or E or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Where a specialisation area is not sought, the electives are to be chosen as follows: • 8 units must be from groups A, B, C, D or E • the remaining 3 units must be selected from the electives listed in groups A, B, C, D or E or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Core Units AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices FBPFSY3003 Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs FBPOPR2070 Apply quality systems and procedures FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks Elective Units Group A Picking AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity AHCBIO301 Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest AHCPHT214 Support horticultural crop harvesting AHCPHT317 Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting Group B Packing AHCWRK215 Collect and record production data FBPBPG2002 Operate the carton erection process FBPBPG2004 Operate the palletising process FBPBPG2008 Perform basic packaging tests and inspections FBPBPG3002 Operate the labelling process FBPOPR2068 Operate a process control interface FBPOPR3004 Set up a production or packaging line for operation FBPOPR3019 Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system FBPTEC4002 Apply principles of food packaging SIRRINV002 Control stock TLIA0015 Organise receival and despatch operations TLIA2014 Use product knowledge to complete work operations TLIX0004X Administer inventory systems TLIX0013X Maintain stock control and receivals Group C Crop Work AHCBIO301 Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest AHCHYD303 Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems AHCHYD304 Install hydroponic systems AHCHYD401 Establish and monitor hydroponic crops AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program AHCPHT211 Maintain crop AHCPHT212 Perform manual pollination of crops AHCPHT311 Install and maintain vertical hanging trellis AHCPHT312 Implement a crop regulation program AHCPHT315 Establish horticultural crops AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders Group D Nursery AHCBIO301 Identify and report signs of unusual disease or plant pest AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program AHCPHT213 Perform plant blocking on AHCPHT217 Undertake field budding and grafting AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders FBPVIT2001 Bench graft vines Group E Electives AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals t