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AHC - Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package

The AHC – Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package equips learners with practical skills and knowledge across farming, plant cultivation, landscape, environmental conservation and land management sectors. It covers animal care, crop production, horticulture, irrigation, pest management, ecosystem restoration and sustainable land use, preparing workers for diverse roles in primary production and natural resource environments. 

Jobs in this industry include:

• Farm Worker
• Horticulture Technician
• Nursery Assistant
• Conservation Land Manager
• Irrigation Technician
• Landscaper/Grounds Worker
• Agricultural Machinery Operator
• Parks and Gardens Officer
• Beekeeper/Apiary Worker
• Pest Management Technician

Examples of qualifications in this training package:  

• AHC31824 Certificate III in Beekeeping
• AHC33722 Certificate III in Protected Horticulture
• AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture
• AHC21216 Certificate II in Rural Operations
• AHC33125 Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling 
• AHC10222 Certificate I in Agriculture
• AHC40624 Certificate IV in Nursery Operations
• AHC20520 Certificate II in Arboriculture
• AHC32822 Certificate III in Rural Operations
• AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture

Examples of skill sets in this training package:  

• AHCSS00140 Advanced Permaculture Skill Set
• AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
• AHCSS00155 Poultry Services Provider Skill Set
• AHCSS00127 Milking Equipment Maintenance Skill Set
• AHCSS00162 Introduction to Carbon Farming Savanna Burning Skill Set

Examples of units of competency in this training package:  

• AHCAGB513 Develop a farm plan
• AHCARB319 Use arborist climbing techniques
• AHCBAC509 Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops
• AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies
• AHCARB510 Specify and audit tree work
• AHCBAC415 Maintain grain quality in storage
• AHCAGB406 Keep financial records for primary production business
• AHCARB408 Perform a ground-based tree defect evaluation
• AHCBAC514 Design and manage a crop or pasture nutrition program
• AHCBEK203 Open and reassemble a beehive

Workers in agriculture, horticulture and land management have steady demand driven by food production, environmental conservation and landscape services. Opportunities are strongest in regional areas, with seasonal peaks and growth in sustainable practices and technology-based farming.

Key roles and approximate annual salaries:

• Farm Worker – $55,000–$65,000
• Horticulture Technician – $55,000–$70,000
• Conservation Land Manager – $65,000–$85,000 
• Irrigation Technician – $60,000–$75,000 
• Agricultural Machinery Operator – $55,000–$70,000 

Types of Work Locations

People in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management industry commonly work in:

• Broadacre farms (cropping and mixed farming)
• Livestock stations and cattle properties
• Orchards and vineyards
• Plant nurseries
• Greenhouses and hydroponic facilities
• Market gardens
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance sites
• National parks and conservation reserves
• Forestry plantations
• Landcare and revegetation sites
• Irrigation districts
• Agricultural research stations
• Local council parks and gardens departments

Locations Where Jobs Are Carried Out

Employment is concentrated in rural and regional Australia, as well as metropolitan landscaping and environmental services areas.  Places include:

• Queensland – including Toowoomba, Emerald, Bundaberg
• New South Wales – including Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Tamworth
• Victoria – including Shepparton, Mildura
• Western Australia – including Bunbury, Geraldton
• South Australia – including Mount Gambier, Renmark
• Tasmania – including Launceston, Devonport
• Northern Territory – including Darwin, Katherine

These roles are widespread across agricultural regions, irrigation districts, conservation reserves and metropolitan landscaping sectors throughout Australia.