Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0. |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in retail nursery industry. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 7 core units plus
- 8 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- Select 5 units from list below
- 3 units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
- Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in retail nursery work and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2.
Core Units
AHCNSY202 |
Care for nursery plants |
AHCNSY204 |
Maintain indoor plants |
AHCPCM201 |
Recognise plants |
AHCSOL202 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
AHCWHS201 |
Participate in work health and safety processes |
SIRXSLS001 |
Sell to the retail customer |
SIRXSLS002 |
Follow point-of-sale procedures |
Elective Units
AHCBIO202 |
Follow site quarantine procedures |
AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
AHCDRG202 |
Maintain drainage systems |
AHCIRG221 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
AHCNSY201 |
Pot up plants |
AHCNSY203 |
Undertake propagation activities |
AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
AHCWRK204 |
Work effectively in the industry |
AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
BSBINM201 |
Process and maintain workplace information |
BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
HLTAID002 |
Provide basic emergency life support |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC20816 Certificate II in Retail Nursery Release 3 |
AHC20816 Certificate II in Retail Nursery Release 2 |
Updated elective unit codes |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72