Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 4 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
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Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0. |
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Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.1. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification 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.
Job roles and titles covered by this qualification may include:
- production nursery tradesperson
No occupational 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:
- 16 units of competency:
- 11 core units plus
- 5 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 3 units from list below
- 2 unit may be selected from may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in nursery production and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
Core Units
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AHCBIO305 |
Apply biosecurity measures |
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AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
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AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
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AHCIRG306 |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
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AHCNSY301 |
Maintain nursery plants |
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AHCNSY306 |
Implement a propagation plan |
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AHCPCM301 |
Implement a plant nutrition program |
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AHCPCM302 |
Provide information on plants and their culture |
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AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds |
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AHCPMG302 |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
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AHCBER301 |
Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response |
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AHCBER303 |
Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises |
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AHCBER304 |
Carry out movement and security procedures |
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AHCBIO302 |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs |
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AHCBUS404 |
Operate within a budget framework |
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AHCCHM309 |
Fumigate soil |
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AHCHYD301 |
Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems |
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AHCHYD302 |
Install hydroponic systems |
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AHCIRG303 |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
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AHCIRG331 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCIRG332 |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCIRG333 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
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AHCMER301 |
Process customer complaints |
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AHCMER303 |
Sell products and services |
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AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
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AHCNSY302 |
Receive and dispatch nursery products |
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AHCNSY303 |
Install and maintain plant displays |
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AHCNSY304 |
Deliver and promote sales of plants |
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AHCNSY305 |
Prepare specialised plants |
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AHCNSY307 |
Operate fertigation equipment |
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AHCSOL202 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
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AHCSOL301 |
Prepare growing media |
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AHCSOL401 |
Sample soils and interpret results |
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AHCWAT301 |
Monitor and operate water treatment processes |
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AHCWRK303 |
Respond to emergencies |
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AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
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AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
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SIRRINV002 |
Control stock |
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SIRRMER001 |
Produce visual merchandise displays |
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SIRXPDK001 |
Advise on products and services |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC31116 Certificate III in Production Nursery Release 4 |
AHC31116 Certificate III in Production Nursery Release 3 |
Updated AHCCHM302 code to AHCCHM309 and prerequisite table removed following update to unit |
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
