Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Production Nursery Management

Diploma of Production Nursery Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC50810
State Code:
D520
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
374
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 Production Nursery Management reflects the role of those who manage commercial production nursery enterprises.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) units made up of:
- six (6) core units and
- four (4) elective units.
- a minimum of two (2) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or 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. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed

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
D7200 AHCPHT502A Develop a horticultural production plan 30 Unit of competency
D7151 AHCPCM501A Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
D7095 AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes 30 Unit of competency
D7249 AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production 24 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A minimum of two (2) units must come from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7331 AHCWRK510A Audit site operations 80 Unit of competency
C8235 PSPPM503B Close complex projects 50 Unit of competency
D7324 AHCWRK502A Collect and manage data 45 Unit of competency
D7136 AHCPMG501A Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader context 40 Unit of competency
D7137 AHCPMG502A Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context 40 Unit of competency
D6812 AHCDRG501A Design drainage systems 50 Unit of competency
D7274 AHCWAT501A Design water treatment systems 50 Unit of competency
D7138 AHCPMG503A Develop a strategy for the management of target pests 40 Unit of competency
D7139 AHCPMG504A Develop a system for monitoring the pest management strategy 24 Unit of competency
D6765 AHCCHM501A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
D7140 AHCPMG505A Evaluate the pest management strategy 40 Unit of competency
D7032 AHCMOM502A Implement a machinery management system 35 Unit of competency
D7328 AHCWRK507A Implement professional practice 40 Unit of competency
S6177 SIRXPRO007A Improve supply and distribution chains 50 Unit of competency
D7329 AHCWRK508A Interpret legislation 100 Unit of competency
D7201 AHCPHT503A Manage a controlled growing environment 30 Unit of competency
C8234 PSPPM502B Manage complex projects 60 Unit of competency
D7031 AHCMOM501A Manage machinery and equipment 40 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
D7323 AHCWRK501A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 40 Unit of competency
D7325 AHCWRK503A Prepare reports 35 Unit of competency
D7330 AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S363 RTF50603 Diploma of Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BCY5 AHC50816 Diploma of Production Nursery Management Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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