Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Retail Nursery Management

Diploma of Retail Nursery Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC50910
State Code:
D521
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
15/10/2012
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
405
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/10/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 15/10/2012 Current Approved
Description

The Diploma of Retail Nursery Management reflects the role of those who manage garden centres, retail nurseries and plant sales outlets.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) elective units.
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV or above 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. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units must come from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7152 AHCPCM502A Collect and classify plants 40 Unit of competency
S6145 SIRXINV005A Control inventory 35 Unit of competency
D7151 AHCPCM501A Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
S8076 BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
WD987 SIRXSLS406 Manage sales and service delivery 35 Unit of competency
WD957 SIRXCLM402 Manage store facilities 30 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units must come from Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7324 AHCWRK502A Collect and manage data 45 Unit of competency
WD982 SIRXRSK404 Control store security 35 Unit of competency
D6889 AHCIRG502A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs 30 Unit of competency
D7034 AHCMER501A Develop a sales strategy for rural products 50 Unit of competency
D7138 AHCPMG503A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests 40 Unit of competency
D6765 AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
S6177 SIRXPRO007A Improve supply and distribution chains 50 Unit of competency
D7201 AHCPHT503A Manage a controlled growing environment 30 Unit of competency
S6150 SIRXMER004A Manage merchandise and store presentation 35 Unit of competency
D7095 AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes 30 Unit of competency
D7327 AHCWRK505A Manage trial and/or research material 45 Unit of competency
D7275 AHCWAT502A Manage water systems 45 Unit of competency
S8082 BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
D7249 AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production 24 Unit of competency
D7323 AHCWRK501A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 40 Unit of competency
D7325 AHCWRK503A Prepare reports 35 Unit of competency
S6160 SIRXMPR001A Profile a retail market 35 Unit of competency
D7330 AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S362 RTF50503 Diploma of Horticulture (Retail Nursery) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDA5 AHC50916 Diploma of Retail Nursery Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information