Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Retail Nursery
Certificate IV in Retail Nursery
AHC40710
D506
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 allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the retail nursery industry. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of 12 units made up of:- six (6) core units and
- six (6) elective units.
- a minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificate III, IV or Diploma 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 six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7038 | AHCMER401A | Coordinate customer service and networking activities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7115 | AHCPGD401A | Design plant displays | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S6142 | SIRXINV002A | Maintain and order stock | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7094 | AHCOHS401A | Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7149 | AHCPCM401A | Recommend plants and cultural practices | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D7321 | AHCWRK403A | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S354 | RTF40503 | Certificate IV in Horticulture (Retail Nursery) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCW9 | AHC40716 | Certificate IV in Retail Nursery | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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