Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 9:40 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Retail Nursery
Certificate III in Retail Nursery
AHC31216
BCY9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
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.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)Core Units = nine (9)
Elective Units = six (6)
- select three (3) units from list below
- three (3) units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in retail nursery work and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAL98 | AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX44 | SIRRMER003 | Coordinate visual merchandising activities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX30 | SIRXCEG001 | Engage the customer | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAS86 | AHCPCM303 | Identify plant specimens | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAP91 | AHCNSY303 | Install and maintain plant displays | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAS24 | AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ22 | AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ81 | AHCNSY302 | Receive and dispatch nursery products | 24 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D478 | AHC31210 | Certificate III in Retail Nursery | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG3 | AHC31120 | Certificate III in Nursery Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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