4.1 Qualification level This course is consistent with the AQF level 5 as defined in the Australian Qualifications Framework. The Diploma qualifies individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work and as a pathway for further learning. Knowledge Graduates of a Diploma will have technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts, with depth in some areas within a field of work and learning as in plant morphology and taxonomy. Skills Graduates of a Diploma will have: cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise • and act on information from a range of sources as in using GIS systems cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, • design and evaluate approaches to unpredictable problems and/or management requirements as in developing design solutions. specialist technical and creative skills to express ideas and • perspectives as in compiling recommendations and documenting a design plan or report communication skills to transfer knowledge and specialised skills • to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge. Application of knowledge and skills Graduates of a Diploma will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills: with depth in some areas of specialisation, in known or changing • contexts as in designing and maintaining a specialised landscape to transfer and theoretical concepts and/or technical and/or • creative skills in a range of situations as in designing with plants appropriate for the use in controlled environments with personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex • technical operations with responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad parameters for quantity and quality as in implementing biological, organic and inorganic plant and plant pest management techniques with initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and • others and plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of teams within broad but generally well defined parameters as in developing work plans to achieve organisational targets and business objectives. Volume of learning The volume of learning of a Diploma is typically 1 2 years. The – Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science is consistent with the typical volume of learning for a qualification at this level. A significant number of additional hours of unsupervised learning are expected, including research activities, work experience and/or industry-based learning to support successful course completion. Standard 4 for Accredited Courses 4.2 Employability skills Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science Communication
4.1 Qualification level This course is consistent with the AQF level 5 as defined in the Australian Qualifications Framework. The Diploma qualifies individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work and as a pathway for further learning. Knowledge Graduates of a Diploma will have technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts, with depth in some areas within a field of work and learning as in plant morphology and taxonomy. Skills Graduates of a Diploma will have: • cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources as in using GIS systems • cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate approaches to unpredictable problems and/or management requirements as in developing design solutions. • specialist technical and creative skills to express ideas and perspectives as in compiling recommendations and documenting a design plan or report • communication skills to transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge. Application of knowledge and skills Graduates of a Diploma will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills: • with depth in some areas of specialisation, in known or changing contexts as in designing and maintaining a specialised landscape • to transfer and theoretical concepts and/or technical and/or creative skills in a range of situations as in designing with plants appropriate for the use in controlled environments • with personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations with responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad parameters for quantity and quality as in implementing biological, organic and inorganic plant and plant pest management techniques • with initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of teams within broad but generally well defined parameters as in developing work plans to achieve organisational targets and business objectives. Volume of learning The volume of learning of a Diploma is typically 1 – 2 years. The Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science is consistent with the typical volume of learning for a qualification at this level. A significant number of additional hours of unsupervised learning are expected, including research activities, work experience and/or industry-based learning to support successful course completion. 4.2 Employability skills Standard 4 for Accredited Courses Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science Communication