Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Production Nursery

Certificate II in Production Nursery

Qualification
National Code:
AHC20716
State Code:
BDC6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
502
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/06/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in production nursery industry. 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 assistant
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)
Core Units = nine (9)
Elective Units = seven (7)
- select five (5) units from list below
- two (2) units may be selected from units listed in Certificates II or III of 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 2
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAT45 AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision 35 Unit of competency
BAM26 AHCIRG217 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations 35 Unit of competency
BAQ20 AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants 25 Unit of competency
BAT00 AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
BAM50 AHCNSY201 Pot up plants 24 Unit of competency
BAN27 AHCPCM201 Recognise plants 40 Unit of competency
BAO90 AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 35 Unit of competency
BAR65 AHCPMG201 Treat weeds 35 Unit of competency
BAL43 AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities 35 Unit of competency
2. Elective

At least five (5) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAS70 AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing 25 Unit of competency
BAS29 AHCBIO202 Follow site quarantine procedures 24 Unit of competency
BAQ11 AHCBIO201 Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material 20 Unit of competency
BAN57 AHCDRG201 Maintain drainage systems 24 Unit of competency
BAT71 AHCNSY204 Maintain indoor plants 30 Unit of competency
BAR98 AHCINF203 Maintain properties and structures 30 Unit of competency
BAU05 AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
BAP06 AHCMOM211 Operate side by side utility vehicles 40 Unit of competency
BAN17 AHCMOM202 Operate tractors 40 Unit of competency
BAM98 AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
WG731 HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support 10 Unit of competency
BAO28 AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees 30 Unit of competency
BAR90 AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D457 AHC20710 Certificate II in Production Nursery Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGF7 AHC20720 Certificate II in Nursery Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05120) HORTICULTURE (WHOLESALE NURSERY) (LEVEL 2) Traineeship