AHC50910 Diploma of Retail Nursery Management

Release 2

AHC50910 Diploma of Retail Nursery Management

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comments
2	AHC10v4	Equivalent imported Units updated
1	AHC10	Initial release

Description

The Diploma of Retail Nursery Management reflects the role of those who manage garden centres, retail nurseries and plant sales outlets.

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, Advanced Diploma of Horticulture.

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:

Retail nursery manager

Garden centre manager

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

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 Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements Establishing/using networks Sharing information Negotiating responsively
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations Identifying and using the strengths of other team members
Problem-solving	Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams Applying a range of strategies in problem solving Using numeracy skills to solve problems Testing assumptions and taking context into account
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters Translating ideas into actions Developing a strategic, creative long-term vision
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Using basic business systems for planning and organising Being appropriately resourceful Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning processes Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables Determining or applying required resources Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements Managing time and priorities Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Defining own learning needs Carrying out independent learning to improve capability
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using technology to organise data

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules

Completion of ten (10) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS

a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A

a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective groups A or B

a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV or above 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.

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A

Plants

Unit code	Unit title
AHCPCM501A	Diagnose plant health problems
AHCPCM502A	Collect and classify plants

Merchandising and sales

Unit code	Unit title
BSBCUS501C	Manage quality customer service
SIRXCLM402	Manage store facilities
SIRXINV005A	Control inventory
SIRXSLS406	Manage sales and service delivery

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B

Business

Unit code	Unit title
BSBSMB405B	Monitor and manage small business operations

Chemicals

Unit code	Unit title
AHCCHM501A	Develop and manage a chemical use strategy

Irrigation

Unit code	Unit title
AHCIRG502A	Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs

Merchandising and sales

Unit code	Unit title
AHCMER501A	Develop a sales strategy for rural products
SIRXMPR001A	Profile a retail market
SIRXMER004A	Manage merchandise and store presentation
SIRXPRO007A	Improve supply and distribution chains
SIRXRSK404	Control store security

Occupational health and safety

Unit code	Unit title
AHCOHS501A	Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes

Pest management

Unit code	Unit title
AHCPMG503A	Develop a strategy for the management of target pests

Production horticulture

Unit code	Unit title
AHCPHT503A	Manage a controlled growing environment

Soils and media

Unit code	Unit title
AHCSOL501A	Monitor and manage soils for production

Water

Unit code	Unit title
AHCWAT502A	Manage water systems

Work

Unit code	Unit title
AHCWRK501A	Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
AHCWRK502A	Collect and manage data
AHCWRK503A	Prepare reports
AHCWRK505A	Manage trial and/or research material
AHCWRK509A	Provide specialist advice to clients