Certificate III in Production Nursery - AHC31116

Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture

Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02494A

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 tradespersonNo occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Structure

16 units: 11 core
5 elective

Subjects

Sell products and services
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
Produce visual merchandise displays
Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
Prepare specialised plants
Operate fertigation equipment
Troubleshoot irrigation systems
Prepare and apply chemicals
Transport and store chemicals
Install pressurised irrigation systems
Operate machinery and equipment
Implement a plant nutrition program
Respond to emergencies
Coordinate work site activities
Implement a propagation plan
Process customer complaints
Operate within a budget framework
Prepare growing media
Install and maintain plant displays
Contribute to work health and safety processes
Control weeds
Provide information on plants and their culture
Control stock
Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
Merchandise products
Receive and dispatch nursery products
Deliver and promote sales of plants
Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response
Install hydroponic systems
Operate pressurised irrigation systems
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
Sample soils and interpret results
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
Monitor and operate water treatment processes
Measure irrigation delivery system performance
Fumigate soil
Maintain nursery plants
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
Carry out movement and security procedures
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
Apply biosecurity measures
Advise on products and services