AHC31120 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
AHC31120 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. It is assumed that participants undertaking this qualification as a direct entry qualification would have nursery or horticulture industry experience prior to undertaking this qualification. Individuals…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under broad supervision in the nursery production and retail nursery industry. It is assumed that participants undertaking this qualification as a direct entry qualification would have nursery or horticulture industry experience prior to undertaking this qualification.
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Completion of sixteen (16) selected units below.
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies
AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment
AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of equivalent to certificate II or higher or Year 10 equivalent completed or an interest in horticultural studies or currently employed in the Horticulture Industry, with at least 12 months equivalent employment or a genuine interest in commencing a career in horticulture.
Age: 16 plus
English Proficiency Requirement:
All students must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formerly known as Horticultural Skills Australia, Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture (ACAH) is a specialist school offering industry-based training to the Australian Horticulture Industry. The college is a leading pathway provider which partners with major universities and industries in Australia. ACAH’s training programs assist commercial enterprises and institutions in fulfilling their training needs in the increasingly competitive and fast-changing environment of today. ACAH delivers its programs on the platform of best industry practices by introducing emerging technologies and improved practices that train students to meet current industry standards. ACAH’s well-established links with the industry maximises benefits to all students, as the dedicated teaching staff with extensive industry-based experience interact with students with diverse experience and cultural backgrounds. Flexible training delivery enables students to complete their qualifications in the classroom and on the job, whilst having the opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
