Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Retail Nursery
Certificate III in Retail Nursery
AHC31210
D478
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 15/10/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome for a retail nursery or garden centre sales assistant. 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:- ten (10) core units and
- five (5) elective units;
- a minimum of two (2) units must come from the elective unit list
- a maximum of three (3) units 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
All ten (10) 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 |
| WD971 | SIRXMER303 | Coordinate merchandise presentation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7148 | AHCPCM303A | Identify plant specimens | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D7318 | AHCWRK313A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7085 | AHCNSY303A | Install and maintain plant displays | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WD948 | SIRXCCS202 | Interact with customers | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7083 | AHCNSY301A | Maintain nursery plants | 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S346 | RTF30503 | Certificate III in Horticulture (Retail Nursery) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCY9 | AHC31216 | Certificate III in Retail Nursery | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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