Certificate IV in Production Horticulture

Plan and implement a biosecurity program

Operate within a budget framework

Maintain workplace health and safety processes

Implement quality assurance procedures

Communicate effectively as a workplace leader

Participate in an e-business supply chain

Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

Plan and implement a chemical use program

Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system

Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Schedule irrigations

Manage surface irrigation systems

Plan a growing-on program

Plan a propagation program

Manage biodynamic production

Manage organic soil improvement

Recommend plants and cultural practices

Implement an integrated pest management program

Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

Apply knowledge of plant physiology to horticultural practices

Develop a crop regulation program

Develop harvesting and processing specifications to produce an olive oil

Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program

Manage mushroom substrate preparation

Oversee vineyard practices

Assess olive oil for style and quality

Control Phase II mushroom substrate process

Manage mushroom crop development

Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan

Sample soils and interpret results

Develop a soil use map for a property

Provide information on issues and policies

Supervise work routines and staff performance

Lead effective workplace relationships

Assess marketing opportunities