Qualification details

Modification History

October 2011: Fixed typographical error in description.

Description

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in the production nursery industry. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Production Nursery or Certificate III in Retail Nursery.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Licensing considerations 

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Production nursery worker

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Pathways Information

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups
Problem-solving	Solving problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Participating in ongoing learning Learning new skills and techniques
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of seven (7) core units and eight (8) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective unit list
• a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the nursery industry.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Chemicals 

AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision

Nursery 

AHCNSY201A Pot up plants

AHCNSY202A Tend nursery plants

AHCNSY203A Undertake propagation activities

Plants 

AHCPCM201A Recognise plants

Pest management 

AHCPMG201A Treat weeds

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Biosecurity 

AHCBIO202A Follow site quarantine procedures

Drainage 

AHCDRG201A Maintain drainage systems

First Aid 

HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support

Infrastructure 

AHCINF203A Maintain properties and structures

Irrigation 

AHCIRG202A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation 

AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems

Parks and gardens 

AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees

Pest management 

AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM202A Operate tractors

AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment

AHCMOM211A Operate side by side utility vehicles

Nursery 

AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants

Soils and media 

AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

Work 

AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry

AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices