Pathway Outline
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Pre-Apprenticeship (Nursery)
Pre-Apprenticeship (Nursery)
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
SS45
SS45
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
15/10/2012
15/10/2012
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Approved Date
01/12/2011
01/12/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
15/10/2012
15/10/2012
Nominal Hours
600
600
Description
This is a pre-apprenticeship program in Retail Nursery based on the Training Package AHC10 qualification AHC20810. It provides learners with the required competencies for articulating into an apprenticeship program in the same field.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of seven (7) core units and eight (8) elective units. Complete all core units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6112 | SIRXCCS001A | Apply point-of-sale handling procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7242 | AHCSOL201A | Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D7082 | AHCNSY204A | Maintain indoor plants | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7092 | AHCOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D7144 | AHCPCM201A | Recognise plants | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S6191 | SIRXSLS001A | Sell products and services | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7080 | AHCNSY202A | Tend nursery plants | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective list.
A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from the units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the nursery industry. The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this field of work. Please refer to the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package AHC10 for the full details of available options.
A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from the units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the nursery industry. The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this field of work. Please refer to the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package AHC10 for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6756 | AHCCHM201A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6867 | AHCIRG202A | Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D6808 | AHCDRG201A | Maintain drainage systems | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7307 | AHCWRK209A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7079 | AHCNSY201A | Pot up plants | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7123 | AHCPMG202A | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7081 | AHCNSY203A | Undertake propagation activities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7302 | AHCWRK204A | Work effectively in the industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Work Placement and Supervised Skills Practice Units
Units below are available for the development of Employability Skills and supervised skills practice.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y0303 | Y0303 | Supervised Skills Practice 1 | 40 | Module |
| Y0300 | Supervised Skills Practice 2 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0315 | Supervised Skills Practice 3 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0281 | Work Placement 1 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0282 | Work Placement 2 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0283 | Work Placement 3 | 40 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC34 | Nursery Pre-Apprenticeship | Pathway |
Note
1. This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package qualification AHC20810 Certificate II in Retail Nursery.
2. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
3. The outline has been entered onto STARS by Training Curriculum Services, Department of Training and Workforce Development on 21/10/2011.
2. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
3. The outline has been entered onto STARS by Training Curriculum Services, Department of Training and Workforce Development on 21/10/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
