Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:38 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Certificate III in Production Nursery
Certificate III in Production Nursery
AHC31116
BCX3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 19/12/2018 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 3.00 | 21/12/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | 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.
Job roles and titles covered by this qualification may include:
production nursery tradesperson
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- sixteen (16) units of competency:
- eleven (11) core units plus
- five (5) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- Select three (3) units from list below
- two (2) unit may be selected from may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited CourseSelected units must be relevant to job outcomes in nursery production and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT83 | AHCBIO305 | Apply biosecurity measures | 90 | Unit of competency |
| 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 |
| BAP97 | AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAO01 | AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAO62 | AHCNSY306 | Implement a propagation plan | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAS24 | AHCNSY301 | Maintain nursery plants | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAN65 | AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ22 | AHCPCM302 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAN70 | AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAN50 | AHCIRG306 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | 50 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D477 | AHC31110 | Certificate III in Production 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.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships