course detail
AHC31120 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
Course Code and Name
AHC31120 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under broad supervision in the nursery production and retail nursery industry. It is assumed that participants undertaking this qualification as a direct entry qualification would have nursery or horticulture industry experience prior to undertaking this qualification.
Course Structure
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 16 units of competency. This is comprised of 9 core units and 7 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. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation.
For the award of the Certificate III in Nursery Operations choose:
- up to 7 electives from groups A, B or C
- up to 3 units from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate II, III or IV.
For the award of the Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production) choose:
- at least 4 electives from group A
- up to 3 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C, or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate II, III or IV.
For the award of the Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Retail Nursery) choose:
- at least 4 electives from group B
- up to 3 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C, or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate II, III or IV.
Where two specialisations are completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production, Retail Nursery).
For more information on this qualification, please contact Australian Consolidated Training.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Core Units
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
Elective Units
Group A (nursery production)
AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures
AHCIRG347 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCNSY309 Receive and dispatch nursery products
AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan
Group B (retail nursery)
AHCPCM303 Identify plant specimens
BSBMKG434 Promote products and services
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays
SIRXCEG001 Engage the customer
Group C (general electives)
AHCBER302 Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response
AHCBER305 Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures on infected premises
AHCBER306 Carry out movement and security procedures
AHCBIO301 Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework
AHCHYD301 Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
AHCHYD302 Install hydroponic systems
AHCIRG328 Operate irrigation controller and sensor technology
AHCIRG337 Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMER305 Provide information on hardware products
AHCMER306 Sell products and services
AHCMOM202 Operate tractors
AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM305 Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCNSY310 Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY311 Promote sales of plants
AHCNSY312 Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment
AHCNSY403 Plan a growing-on program
AHCPCM204 Recognise plants
AHCPCM405 Implement an integrated pest management program
AHCPMG301 Control weeds
AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCWAT302 Monitor and operate water treatment processes
AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBOPS305 Process customer complaints
SIRRINV002 Control stock
SIRRMER003 Coordinate visual merchandising activities
SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services
SIRXRSK002 Maintain store security
TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck
Recognition of Prior Learning - Enrol Anytime
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual's relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and life learning).
Australian Consolidated Training offers RPL for all accredited courses. For this qualification, four (4) years experience in the nursery operations industry is indicative of success. For those who do not have four years experience, please contact us to discuss your options.
Please click the "Recognition of Prior Learning" button for more information.
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Apprenticeships
Australian Consolidated Training offers on-the-job apprenticeships funded by User Choice Queensland. This qualification is funded by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training for Queensland apprentices.
Apprenticeships are completed on-the-job with support from Australian Consolidated Training's highly experienced Trainers/Assessors. This model suits employers who do not wish to send their apprentices to block release training, and who would like to take an active role in the training of their apprentices.
This model does not suit all employers and the apprentice must have access to a qualified onsite supervisor who can mentor them and provide evidence of practical training.
Some units of competency may not be able to be taught in the workplace. In this case, some offsite training may be required.
Student Contribution Fees apply. Please refer to the "Apprenticeships" button below for more information.
Employer Fees
Due to the increasing costs of providing training services, an employer fee applies for all AHC Certificate III apprenticeships ($1,500 in total payable in two instalments)