Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
2 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported Units updated |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome for a nurseryperson working in a production nursery. 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 IV in Production Nursery or Certificate IV in Retail Nursery.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Nursery worker
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Completion of sixteen (16) units made up of thirteen (13) core units and three (3) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of two (2) units must come from the elective unit list.
- a maximum of one (1) unit may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV 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
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS301A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
Biosecurity
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBIO301A |
Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM303A |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
AHCCHM304A |
Transport, handle and store chemicals |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG306A |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
Pest management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPMG301A |
Control weeds |
AHCPMG302A |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM301A |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
AHCPCM302A |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
Nursery
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCNSY301A |
Maintain nursery plants |
AHCNSY302A |
Receive and dispatch nursery products |
Soils and media
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSOL301A |
Prepare growing media |
AHCSOL401A |
Sample soils and interpret results |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Biosecurity
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBIO302A |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs |
AHCBIO303A |
Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises |
AHCBIO304A |
Carry out movement and security procedures |
AHCBIO305A |
Monitor and review biosecurity measures |
Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS404A |
Operate within a budget framework |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM302A |
Fumigate soil using chemicals |
Hydroponics
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCHYD301A |
Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems |
AHCHYD302A |
Install hydroponic systems |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG301A |
Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system |
AHCIRG302A |
Install irrigation systems |
AHCIRG303A |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
AHCIRG305A |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM304A |
Operate machinery and equipment |
Merchandising and sales
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMER301A |
Process customer complaints |
AHCMER303A |
Sell products and services |
SIRXINV002A |
Maintain and order stock |
SIRXMER201 |
Merchandise products |
SIRXMER202 |
Plan, create and maintain displays |
SIRXSLS002A |
Advise on products and services |
Nursery
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCNSY303A |
Install and maintain plant displays |
AHCNSY304A |
Deliver and promote sales of plants |
AHCNSY305A |
Prepare specialised plants |
AHCNSY306A |
Implement a propagation plan |
AHCNSY307A |
Operate fertigation equipment |
Water
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWAT301A |
Monitor and operate water treatment processes |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK303A |
Respond to emergencies |
AHCWRK305A |
Coordinate work site activities |
AHCWRK313A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |