Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Production Nursery
Certificate III in Production Nursery
AHC31110
D477
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 15/10/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome for a nurseryperson working in a production nursery. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of sixteen (16) units made up of:- thirteen (13) core units and
- three (3) elective units;
- a minimum of two (2) units must come from the elective unit list.
- a maximum of one (1) unit may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV 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
Thirteen (13) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7093 | AHCOHS301A | Contribute to OHS processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7125 | AHCPMG302A | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7124 | AHCPMG301A | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7146 | AHCPCM301A | Implement a plant nutrition program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7083 | AHCNSY301A | Maintain nursery plants | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6759 | AHCCHM303A | Prepare and apply chemicals | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7243 | AHCSOL301A | Prepare growing media | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7147 | AHCPCM302A | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7084 | AHCNSY302A | Receive and dispatch nursery products | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D7245 | AHCSOL401A | Sample soils and interpret results | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6760 | AHCCHM304A | Transport, handle and store chemicals | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D6877 | AHCIRG306A | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6694 | AHCBIO301A | Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) units must come from the elective unit list
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S347 | RTF30603 | Certificate III in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCX3 | AHC31116 | Certificate III in Production Nursery | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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