Certificate III in Nursery Operations

Course:
Certificate III in Nursery Operations
Course Code:
AHC31120
Level:
Certificate III

Certificate III in Nursery Operations

 

Suitable Course Candidate

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under broad
supervision in the nursery production and retail nursery industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks autonomously involving a broad range of skills that are
applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in planning tasks,
selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during
work.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to
the workplace.

Qualification Pathway

Successful candidates can articulate to related Level IV qualifications..

Course Units

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 16 units of competency:
  • 9 core units plus
  • 7 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. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation.

Core Units

National Course Code

Unit Name

AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

AHCCHM307

Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

AHCIRG338

Troubleshoot irrigation systems

AHCNSY308

Maintain nursery plants

AHCPCM305

Implement a plant nutrition program

AHCPCM306

Provide information on plants and their culture

AHCPMG302

Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

AHCSOL305

Prepare growing media

AHCWHS301

Contribute to work health and safety processes

 

Reporting and Assistance

After the Initial Trainee Induction visit there will be 4 Assessment visits along with monitoring visits &/or telephone, email or online contact and accessible assistance when required.

Course Cost  

Government funding – Is available for eligible students. Please contact us to discuss.

The Certificate III in Nursery Operations

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under broad
supervision in the nursery production and retail nursery industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks autonomously involving a broad range of skills that are
applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in planning tasks,
selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during
work.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to
the workplace.