Certificate III in Production Horticulture

AHC30616

Available From 05/12/2016
Duration in months, based on full-time employment 24
Available Part-time
Yes - the following conditions apply:
- The minimum number of hours of employment is 15 per week unless otherwise agreed by TTAC;
- The maximum term of the training contract is no more than twice the nominal full time duration for the qualification;
- The minimum term is no less that one and a half times the nominal full time duration for the qualification;
- Industrial arrangements must allow for part-time employment.
Notes This qualification has been replaced by AHC30620 and will be discontinued on 24 December 2021. TO NOTE: ASQA transition period extended to 30 June 2022. This extension is granted to all registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering the qualifications. The decision extends the transition period for these RTOs to continue training assessment and issue Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) certification. The qualifications will remain on relevant RTOs scope of registration until the end of the extended transition period, unless withdrawn from scope prior. ASQA will publish this decision on its website. If you have any questions about this decision, please contact transitionrequest@asqa.gov.au
All apprenticeships/traineeships must comply with TTAC Policies and Guidelines

Employer Obligations The employer is responsible for ensuring compliance with the appropriate industrial award/agreement as specified in the training contract.
Further Information

Subsidy for qualification $6496.00
Number of subsidised nominal hours 888
Special Conditions None
Comments Existing Worker funded
Subsidy available to existing employees Yes
RTOs with User Choice agreements The list of RTOs which currently have a purchasing agreement can be found on the Skills Tasmania website at http://www.skills.tas.gov.au/learners/subsidisedcourses
Notes A full list of Registered Training Organisations who deliver and assess this qualification is available on the Training.gov.au (TGA) website: http://training.gov.au;

School based available Yes
Minimum annuals hours of training required
Minimum annuals hours of study of TCE subjects required
Conditions This qualification has been approved for delivery as a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship in Tasmania. Tasmanian school-based apprentices and trainees and their employers must comply with the requirements of TTAC Policy 12 Training Contracts for School Aged Learners. All other TTAC policies and guidelines also apply to school aged learners. In particular, please refer to Guideline 6 Employment Requirements for Training Contracts, and any other policies and guidelines where relevant. The TTAC Policies and Guidelines are available at https://www.skills.tas.gov.au/about/vet_system/tasmanian_traineeships_and_apprenticeships_committee
Other Information If you require further information please contact Skills Tasmania on 6165 6055 or visit our website at http://www.skills.tas.gov.au/apprenticeshipstraineeships/schoolbased.

Qualification Replaced Certificate III in Production Horticulture - AHC30610
Last day sign-ups allowed for old qualification
Travel subsidy Travel and accommodation allowances are payable to eligible apprentices and trainees who are required to travel either within Tasmania or interstate to attend structured training. Details of the allowances payable and eligibility requirements can be found at https://www.skills.tas.gov.au/apprenticeships_and_traineeships/information_for_learners_about_apprenticeships/accordions_2/travel_and_accommodation_allowance.
Subsidies under other programs This qualification may be offered under other programs. Information on these programs can be found on the Skills Tasmania website at http://www.skills.tas.gov.au/funding