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AHC40620 CERTIFICATE IV IN NURSERY OPERATIONS

Production

CRICOS Course Code:

105049K (VIC/QLD)

Victoria only

Course Duration:

52 weeks

Study Mode:

National Students:

Classroom face to face,

Online (Moodle)

Distance

International Students:

Classroom face to face only (20 hours per week)

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of fourteen (14) selected units as below.

Classifications

ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson

Unit	Assessment
AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program/AHCSOL405 – Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants	Assignment 1 Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2 Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3 Spray Calibration, spill kit, Examination

AHCNSY403 Plan a growing-on program/ AHCNSY404 Plan a propagation program	Assessment item 1 Written questions Assessment 2 Case study Assessment item 3 Written questions Assessment item 4 Written questions/scenario Field visits or Practical (BRIX testing) Assessment 5 Examination (Principles of quality assurance in the nursery industry)

BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding / BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness	Assignment 1 A&B Written Task Assignment 2 A Written Task Assignment 2 B Written Task Assessment 3 Written Examination

AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes	Assessment item 1 Project Assessment item 2 Oral presentation Assessment item 3 Practical activity & report
AHCIRG437 Schedule irrigations	Assessment item 1 Task 1- Part A Short answer questions Task 1- Part B Short Answer questions Assessment item 2 Task 2- Part A Short Answer Question Task 2- Part B Research Questions Assessment item 3 Task 3 Practical* Irrigation scheduling design exercise and calculation (catch-can)
AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment	Assignment 1 A&B Written Task Assignment 2 A Written Task Assignment 2 B Written Task Assessment 3 Written Examination
AHCWRK401 – Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures	Assessment item 1 (Short & Extended Answer Questions) Assessment item 2 Practical activities – deficiencies Assessment Item 3 Report Assessment Item 4 Exam (plant nutrition program – calculation of fertilizer use based on soil test reports)
AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices	Assessment 1 Written Tasks Assessment 2 Project report Assessment 3 Closed book Exam (theory and principles of a growing program)
AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance	Assessment 1 Written Tasks – Short Answer Questions Assessment 2 Plant resource package – Up to 50 plants for Nursery production Assessment 3 Written Exam (Plant identification and plan morphology assessment)
AHCBIO401 Plan and implement a biosecurity program	Assessment item 1 Task 1Task 2Task 3 types of soils (Practical activities) Assessment item 2 (short answer questions) Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Assessment Item 3 Research report on soils testing and interpretation Assessment Item 4 Exam (soil identification and testing)
AHCPCM405 Implement an integrated pest management program	Assessment item 1 Task Assessment item 2 Case study

Classifications

ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirement:	Completion of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment, assessed by Language Studies Department
Academic Requirement:	Completion of equivalent to Certificate III or higher, Year 10 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Horticulture Industry, with at least 12 months equivalent employment.

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page.

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AHC31120 | CERTIFICATE III IN NURSERY OPERATIONS

Production

CRICOS Course Code:

104911G (VIC/QLD)

Course Duration:

52 Weeks

Study Mode:

National Students:

Classroom face to face

Online – Moodle – for persons employed in the industry

Distance – for persons employed in the industry

Apprenticeship

VET in Schools

International Students:

Classroom face to face only (20 hours per week).

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of sixteen (16) selected units below.

Unit	Assessment
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders	Assessment 1: Tasks Assessment 2: Worksite base report Assessment 3: Practical activity / Simulated workplace exercise Assessment item 4: Quiz / Examination
AHCPMG301 Control Weeds	Assessment 1: Practical Activity – Weed Identification & Infestation assessment Assessment 2 : Written tasks -Monitor, record and report on weed control measures ( cultural, biological, chemical).
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices	Assessment 1: Practical assessment (calibration exercise) – (must achieve a result of 100%) Assessment 2: Work / short answer questions Assessment 3: Label and SDS Reading exercise (Must achieve a results of 100%)
AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan	Assessment 1 : Written Short and Extended Answer Questions- growing media components, Propagation techniques, OH&S hazards, propagation material selection and Australian Standards for potting mixes Assessment 2 : Practical/ Stimulated or demonstrated activities – propagation techniques
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program	Assessment 1 : Interpreting site plans and specifications, Material, equipment, tools and ma plant nutrition program, safety checks on equipment & machinery, site hazard management, PPE selection maintenance & storage and keeping work site safe Assessment 2 : Short answers questions and fertiliser calculations Assessment 3 : Verbal questions and Visual Inspection checklist Examination
AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media	Assessment 1 : Short answers questions on growing media components Assessment 2 :Extended answers questions on soil and water relationship; equipment requirement, record keeping, hygiene, production requirements. Assessment 3 : Practical activities – testing physical, chemical properties of potting mixes; toxic tests.
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities	Assessment 1: written questions – prepare for work sites activities Assessment 2: practical activity – coordinate and report on work site activities Examination
AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies	Assignment 1 : Short answers questions – Prepare for emergency situations, identify and evaluate the emergency Assignment 2 : Task 1 – First aid Case Scenarios Task 2 – Practical activities – Workplace hazard identification, assessment of risk, risk rating, hierarchy of control, procedures for hazards identification, assessing and controlling risks
AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems	Assessment 1: written questions- operate, maintain and Assessment 2: Practical activities – Irrigation system description questionnaire for all the different types of irrigation systems Assessment 3: Examination – knowledge skills and terminology, assessing Trouble irrigation systems
AHCNSY308 Maintain nursery plants	Assessment 1 Part A: Short answers questions Part B: Extended answers questions Assessment 2: Practical activities/Practical Demonstration – Measuring pH using pH meter and EC
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes	Assessment 1: Written questions – WHS legislations, code of practices, national standards, enterprise WHS policies and procedures Assessment 2 : Written questions and practical assessment – WHS legislations, code of practices, national standards, enterprise WHS policies and procedures Assessment 3: Written questions – PPE, Incident, Accident reporting Assessment 4: Online quiz
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals	Assessment item 1: Practical assessment (calibration exercise) – (must achieve a result of 100%) Assessment item 2: Work / short answer questions Assessment item 3: Label and SDS Reading exercise (Must achieve a results of 100%)
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases	Assessment 1 : Written tasks – 40 questions Assessment 2 : Calibration activity Assessment 3 : Practical activity / record keeping Assessment 4 : Examination – Label and SDS reading
AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture	Assessment 1 : Written Questions & Case Studies – Identifying Horticulture Issues, questioning techniques, information gathering, relevant issues & providing expert advice Assessment 2 : Extended Answers Questions – Plant Identification techniques, Plant selection, Plant Physiology, Plant habit and growth characteristics. Assessment 3 : Developing plants profile Assessment 4 : Weekly Quiz Assessment 5 : Examination

Classifications

ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirement:	all students must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Academic Requirement:	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.

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page

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AHC20716 | CERTIFICATE II IN PRODUCTION NURSERY

Production

Note: This course is for delivery to National Students only.

Course Duration:

20 Weeks

Study Mode:

Classroom (face to face)
Online-moodle
Distance
Traineeship

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of fifteen (16) units as below.

Unit	Asessment
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCPGD201 Plants trees and shrubs	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCNSY201 Pot up plants	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCPCM201 Recognise plants	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCIRG221 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)

AHCINF203 Maintain properties and structures

Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)

Classifications

ANZSCO 841412 Horticultural Nursery Assistant

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements:	all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Academic Requirement:	Completion of equivalent to Certificate I, or primary school equivalent, or currently employed in the parks and gardens industry or a genuine interest in horticulture. Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National Student page.

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AHC50820 | DIPLOMA OF NURSERY MANAGEMENT

Production

CRICOS Course Code:

104843C (VIC/QLD)

Course Duration:

52 weeks

Study Mode:

National Students:

Classroom face to face

Online – Moodle

Distance.

International Students:

Classroom face to face only (20 hours per week)

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of ten (10) selected units as below.

Unit	Assessment
AHCWHS502 Manage work health and safety processes	Assessment Item 1: Task – Short Answer Questions and Scenario Analysis Assessment Item 2: Role play (Demonstration exercise) Assessment item 3: Audit report and checklist Examination: Overall Assessment of Legislation and application of OHS Processes in Industry
AHCBUS511 – Manage enterprise staff requirements	Assessment task 1: Short Answer Questions Assessment task 2: Presentation on Inventory Management Assessment Task 3: Examination on Supply chains and inventory management or Practical Using Beer Game Modeling
AHCPCM508 – Develop an integrated pest management program	Assessment 1: Plant health report Assessment 2: Field ActivityExamination: Closed book
BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures	Assessment item 1: Plant specimen collections (field visit) Assessment item 2: Dry and preserving Plants Assessment item 3: Plants Selection for a Nursery Project – 50 plants
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work	Assessment 1: Project Assessment 2: Oral Presentation Assessment 3: Examination
AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production	Assessment 1: Internet assignment Assessment 2: Practical Assessment 3: Soil ameliorates short answer question Examination: Closed book
AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy	Assessment item 1: (short and extended answer research questions)Task A Task B Task C Task D Assessment item 2: Oral presentation Assessment Item 3: Written Exam closed book on
AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems	Assessment item 1: Identify Industry Nursery Industry Needs for a Consultant – Essay Report Assessment item 2: Recommend and provide advice on a Nursery Industry Problem Assessment item 3: Short Test – in no more than 300 words provide a solution for the prescribed problem or scenario.
AHCWAT503 Manage water systems	Assignment 1: Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2: Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3: Spray Calibration, spill kit Examination
AHCWRK513 Write and present reports	Assignment 1: Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2: Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3: Spray Calibration, Spill Kit Examination

Classifications

ANZSCO 362411 Nurseryperson

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements:	all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Academic Requirement:	Completion of equivalent to Diploma or higher, Year 12 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Horticulture Industry, with at least 36 months equivalent employment.

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page

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AHC40320| CERTIFICATE IV IN PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE

Production

CRICOS Course Code:

104839K (VIC/QLD)

Course Duration:

52 weeks

Study Mode:

National Students:

Classroom face to face

Online – Moodle

Distance

International Students:

Classroom face to face only ( 20 hours per week)

Unit and Assessment Information:

Completion of twelve (12) selected units as below.

Unit	Assessment
AHCPHT409 Develop a crop regulation program	Assignment 1 – Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2 – Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3 – Spray Calibration, spill kitExamination
BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader	Assessment Task 1 – Assignment (Questions & Case study) Assessment Item 2 – Section B: (short answer questions, and case studies) Assessment Task 3 – Examination
AHCWRK401 Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures	Assessment item 1 – Written questions Assessment 2 – Case study Assessment item 3 -Written questions Assessment item 4- Written questions/scenario Field visits or Practical Assessment 5 – Examination
AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework	Assignment 1 – A&B Written Task Assignment 2 A – Written Task Assignment 2 – B Written Task Assessment 3 – Written Examination
AHCBIO401 Plan and implement a biosecurity program	Assignment 1 – Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2 – Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise)Assignment 3 – Spray Calibration, spill kitExamination
AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program	Assessment item 1 –Project Assessment item 2-Oral presentation Assessment item 3-Practical activity & report
AHCNSY403 Plan a growing-on program	Assessment item 1 AssignmentPart A Part B Assessment item 2 – Practical report Assessment item 3 –Exam
AHCIRG437 Schedule irrigations	Assessment item 1 Task 1- Part A Task 1- Part B Assessment item 2 Task 2- Part A Task 2- Part B Assessment item 3 -Task 3- Practical
AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes	Assignment 1 – A&B Written Task Assignment 2 A – Written Task Assignment 2 – B Written Task Assessment 3 – Written Examination
AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices	Assessment item 1 -Task 1 Task 2 Task 3(Practical activities) Assessment item 2 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Assessment Item 3-Report Assessment Item 4-Exam
AHCNSY404 Plan a propagation program	Assessment 1 Written Tasks Assessment 2 Project report Assessment 3 Exam
AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results	Assessment item 1 -Task 1- Written Questions- soil profile and horizons, conducting soil surveys, soil samplings, hazard identification and risk assessment, soil texture and structure, soil, plant & water relationship Task 2 – Practical activities – Determining soil depth and colour, soil texture, soil structure and stability, soil pH, Soil EC, Assessment item 2 Task 1- written Questions – plant nutrition program, recording climate data, CEC, nutrient for plant growth, essential micro & macro- nutrients, nutrient status in soil, nutrient disorders symptoms, fertilisers types and methods of applications Task 2 – Fertiliser calculations Assessment Item 3-Report – Developing plant nutrition program Assessment Item 4-Examination (Closed Book)

Classifications

ANZSCO 121200 Crop Farmers

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements:	all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Academic Requirements:	Completion of Certificate III in Horticulture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 11 general schooling or 2 years work experience in horticultural related field.

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page.

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AHC30620 | CERTIFICATE III IN PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE

Production

CRICOS Course Code:

104910H (VIC / QLD)
Course Duration:

52 Weeks

Study Mode:

National Students – Classroom (Face-to-Face), Apprenticeship, VET in Schools, Online – moodle and Distance (for employed persons in the industry).
International Students – Classroom face to face Only ( 20 hours per week).

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of fifteen (15) selected units as below.

Unit	Assessment
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders	Assessment 1: Tasks Assessment 2: Worksite base report Assessment 3: Practical activity / Simulated workplace exercise Assessment item 4: Quiz / Examination
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices	Assessment item 1: Written task Assessment item 2: First aid Case Study Scenarios
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment	Activity / Learning Guide must be completed (this includes practical assessments)Closed book label reading exercise
AHCNSY313 Implement a propagation plan	Assignment 1 – A&B Written Task Assignment 2 A – Written Task Assignment 2 – B Written Task Assessment 3 – Written Examination
AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments).
AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments).
AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments).This learning guide can be developed crop specific.
AHCNSY314 Operate fertigation equipment	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments).
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments).This learning guide can be developed crop specific.
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments) andAssessment item: short quiz / examination.
AHCWRK306 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments).
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes	Assessment item 1: Task / short and extended answer question Assessment item 2: Practical activity / Workplace based activity / simulated exercise
AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments).
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases	Assignment 1 – Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2 – Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3 – Spray Calibration, spill kit Examination
AHCPHT315 Establish horticultural crops	Assignment 1 – Short Answer Research Questions Assignment 2 – Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise) Assignment 3 – Spray Calibration, spill kit Examination

Classifications

ANZSCO 362211 Gardener (General)

Entry requirements

Age:

16 plus

English Proficiency Requirements:

all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.

Academic:

Completion of Certificate II in Horticulture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 10 general schooling or 2 years’ work experience in horticultural related field or interested in commencing a career in horticulture.

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page

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AHC20320 | CERTIFICATE II IN PRODUCTION HORTICULTURE

Production

AHC20320 Certificate II in Production Horticulture

Note: This course is for delivery to National Students only.

Duration:

20 Weeks

SBAT – 104 Weeks

Intakes:

Fortnightly

Mode:

Classroom (face to face)
Online-moodle
Distance
Traineeship

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of fifteen (15) units as below.

Unit	Assessment
AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes (Core)	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCPHT215 Plant horticultural crops	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCPMG202 Treat pests, diseases and disorders	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCIRG221 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications (Core)	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments), Quiz Assessment.
AHCNSY206 Care for nursery plants	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)
AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry (Core)	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments), Closed book label reading exercise.
AHCBIO204 Follow site biosecurity procedures (Core)	Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments)

Classifications

ANZSCO 841412 Horticultural Nursery Assistant

Entry requirements

Age:	16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements	All candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Academic Requirement:	Completion of Equivalent to Certificate I, or Primary school equivalent, or currently employed in the parks and gardens industry or interested in career in horticulture

Tuition Costs

Please see fee schedule from relevant National Student page.

For Horticulture courses in Melbourne and Cairns

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