Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Production Nursery

Certificate II in Production Nursery

Qualification
National Code:
AHC20710
State Code:
D457
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
20/10/2011
Approved Date
01/12/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
454
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/10/2011
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 20/10/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in the production nursery industry. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of:
- seven (7) core units and
- eight (8) elective units.
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective unit list
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III 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.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6756 AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision 30 Unit of competency
D7092 AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes 10 Unit of competency
D7079 AHCNSY201A Pot up plants 24 Unit of competency
D7144 AHCPCM201A Recognise plants 40 Unit of competency
D7080 AHCNSY202A Tend nursery plants 25 Unit of competency
D7122 AHCPMG201A Treat weeds 35 Unit of competency
D7081 AHCNSY203A Undertake propagation activities 35 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D6867 AHCIRG202A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation 24 Unit of competency
D7242 AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media 25 Unit of competency
D6693 AHCBIO202A Follow site quarantine procedures 24 Unit of competency
D6808 AHCDRG201A Maintain drainage systems 24 Unit of competency
D7082 AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants 30 Unit of competency
D6871 AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems 30 Unit of competency
D6863 AHCINF203A Maintain properties and structures 30 Unit of competency
D7006 AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
D7013 AHCMOM211A Operate side by side utility vehicles 40 Unit of competency
D7005 AHCMOM202A Operate tractors 40 Unit of competency
D7307 AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
C9252 HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support 10 Unit of competency
D7105 AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees 30 Unit of competency
D7123 AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
D7302 AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S339 RTF20603 Certificate II in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDC6 AHC20716 Certificate II in Production Nursery Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05120) HORTICULTURE (WHOLESALE NURSERY) (LEVEL 2) Traineeship