AHC31120 Certificate III in Nursery Operations

Course Description

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.

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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)