Overview
The Diploma of Production Nursery Management reflects the role of those who manage commercial production nursery enterprises. The nursery manager is likely to have significant responsibilities in managing a nursery operation.
These responsibilities could include:
• administering the business
• developing a production plan
• developing plant sales programs
• monitoring budgets and financial reports
• preparing estimates, quotes and tenders
• providing specialist advice on plants, products and treatments
• designing irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems
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 1 – Short Answer Questions on on legislation, codes of practices, guidelines and writing policies Assessment 2 – Role play (Demonstration exercise) or alternate assessment. Assessment 3 – Audit report and checklist Assessment 4 – Examination(Closed Book) Overall Assessment of Legislation and application of WHS Processes in Industry |
| AHCBUS511 – Manage enterprise staff requirements |
Assignment 1 – Prerequisite Requirement/ Online Certificates: Fairwork online training Assignment 2 – Written questions, case studies and recorded PowerPoint on Understanding Work Roles and Functions Assignment 3 –Written questions, case studies on Understanding business functions Assignment 4 – Written questions on Training and the workplace Assignment 5 –Written questions on Fair Work Assignment 6 – Written questions WHS and staff management Assessment 7 – Written questions on Staff performance, procedures for administration of records and industrial relations Assessment 8 – Written examination covering all aspect of training |
| AHCPCM508 – Develop an integrated pest management program |
Assessment 1: Plant health report Assessment 2: Field Activity Examination: Closed book |
| BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures |
Activity / Learning Guide – (this includes practical assessments) or Moodle based Assessment Guide. |
| BSBPMG430 Undertake project work |
Activity / Learning Guide – (this includes practical assessments) or Moodle based Assessment Guide. |
| AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production |
Assignment 1 – Understand soils Assignment 2 – Practical – Test soils (pH, EC, moisture content, etc). Assignment 3 – Soil Ameliorants – Short Answer Questions Assignment 4 – Interpret and calculate soil test results, soil management plan and soil health management Assessment 5 –Written Exam (Closed Book) 3 hours |
| AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
Assessment 1 – Multiple written and research based tasks Assessment 2 – Presentation Assessment 3 – Label and SDS Reading Assessment 4 – Written Examination |
| AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems |
Assessment 1: Factors influencing plant health and diagnosing plant health problems (Report) Assessment 2: Recorded PowerPoint presentation based on the major plant pest and disease, disorder and weed for your selected crop Assessment 3: Practical activity on implementation of an IPM program Assessment 4: Online quiz on plant health problem. Assessment 5 : Observation examination at ACAH demonstration farm |
| AHCWAT503 Manage water systems |
Assessment 1 – Short answer questions on assessing soil and resources for crop and plant type Assessment 2: Part A: Written question on irrigation system selection and design Part B : Practical Installation of an irrigation system or measurement of an irrigation install Assessment 3: Part A- Extended written questions covering follow key criteria
Part B – Moisture analysis ( practical activity) Assessment 4 –Write a practical report on the evaluation of an irrigation system Assessment 5 – Written examination |
| AHCWRK513 Write and present reports |
Activity / Learning Guide – (this includes practical assessments) or Moodle based Assessment Guide. |
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
AHC20320 Certificate II in Production Horticulture (CRICOS Course Code: 108144J)
Overview
A production horticulture outcome enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable or berry production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture in the case of mixed enterprise. This program is ideal for Traineeships and, pre – apprenticeship programs conducted through an approved Group-training provider.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
• Farm, vineyard or orchard hand
• Farm, vineyard or orchard worker
• Farm, vineyard or orchard labourer
There are several ways to get work as a production horticulturist. Most of them have either progressed from working as farmhands or have completed Level 2 Traineeship in Production Horticulture, which involves formal learning while working on-the-job
Client base:
International and Australian Permanent Resident Student, or other visa holders with study rights.
Duration:
53 Weeks Full-time
SBAT – 104 Weeks
Intakes:
Fortnightly
Mode:
Domestic students – Classroom Face-to-Face, Traineeship, Distance, Online- Moodle
International students – Classroom face to face Only ( 20 hours per week).
Training & Employment Outcomes
The qualification enables individuals to select a tree cropping, vegetable or berry production, grape growing or mushroom production context as a job focus, or a mixture
in the case of mixed enterprises. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Unit & Assessment Information:
Completion of fifteen (15) units as below.
| Unit | Assessment |
| AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and contribute to positive environmental work practices. The following activities will be covered in this unit : Activity 1 Short answer questions ( Workplace safety ) Activity 2 Exercise ( Recognising hazard in the workplace) Activity 3 Short answer questions ( Risk control) Activity 4 Short answer questions ( Risk assessment and report risk) Activity 5 & Activity 6 Exercises ( Safety working procedures) Practical task End of unit test |
| AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and to carry out improvements including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices. This unit requires the ability to access industry information, and applicable legislative and Work Health and Safety (WHS) guidelines. The following activities will be covered in this unit : Activity 1 Written task (Identifying resources used in own work role ) Activity 2 Written task (Documenting and measure current usage of resources using appropriate Activity 3 Written task ( Recording and filing documentation measuring current usage, using Activity 4 Written task (Identifying and reporting workplace environmental hazards to Activity 5 Written task (Reporting breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel ) Activity 6 Group task |
| AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the sampling and testing of soil or growing media sampling and testing. Following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Written task ( Locating services) Activity 2 Written task (Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare) Activity 3 Written task (Personal Protective Equipment) Activity 4 Written task (Soil texture) Activity 5 Written task (Soil structure) Activity 6 Written task (Soil colour) Activity 7 Written task (Soil chemical properties) Activity 8 Written task (Properties of growing media) Activity 9 Calculating task ( Air Filled Porosity) |
| AHCPHT215 Plant horticultural crops |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plant horticultural crops in the annual, vegetable and flower growing industries. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Written task ( Type of resources required in horticultural plant production) Activity 2 Short answer questions ( Identify and confirm maintenance requirements for Horticulture/ Agriculture) Activity 3 Written task ( Tools for job) Activity 4 Calculation exercise Activity 5 Calculation exercise |
| AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply chemicals using workplace specific application equipment under supervision. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Written task (Preparing spray equipment) Activity 2 Written task ( Calibration of boom spray) Activity 3 Written task ( Identify hazards and assess risks associated with hazardous substances) Activity 4 Written task (Personal and public safety in using hazardous substances) Activity 5 Written task ( Disposing of treatment waste) Activity 6 Written task (Accidental poisoning ) Activity 7 Written task ( Correctly apply treatment) Activity 8 Written task ( Storage of chemicals) Activity 9 Written task ( Reporting and recording injury or poisoning) |
| AHCNSY207 Undertake propagation activities |
This unit covers the process of undertaking propagation activities and defines the standard required to: collect and maintain suitable plant material; apply a range of propagation techniques; maintain and monitor propagated plants; maintain plant hygiene. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Practical task (Separating cells for seedlings) Activity 2 Multiple choice questions (Separating cells for seedlings) Activity 3 Short answer questions (Separating cells for seedlings) Activity 4 Practical task (Types of softwood cuttings) Activity 5 Matching exercise (Types of softwood cuttings) Activity 6 Short answer questions (Types of softwood cuttings) Activity 7 Practical task (Lining out cuttings) Activity 8 Short answer questions (Lining out cuttings) Activity 9 Matching exercise (Lining out cuttings) Activity 10 Practical task (Separation and division ) Activity 11 Multiple choice questions (Separation and division ) Activity 12 Matching exercise (Separation and division ) Activity 13 Practical task (Stenting) Activity 14 Short answer questions (Stenting) Activity 15 Multiple choice questions (Stenting) Activity 16 Practical task (Budding) Activity 17 Multiple choice questions (Stenting) Activity 18 Practical task (Layering) Activity 19 Multiple choice questions (Layering) |
| AHCPMG201 Treat weeds |
This unit covers the process of treating weeds and defines the standard required to: identify significant weed species for the enterprise; apply a range of weed treatment control options; recognize and control risks to environment (including spray drift and chemical spillage); clean and store equipment correctly; monitor treatment site; record weed treatment. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 : Identify numbers of common weeds Activity 2: Weed infestation assessment Activity 3 : Short answer questions about biological control Activity 4: Work Health and Safety (WHS) Activity 5: Choosing the appropriate equipment Activity 6: Applicatio of granules Activity 7: Dealing with empty containers |
| AHCPMG202 Treat pests, diseases and disorders |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise plant pests, diseases and disorders, determine the treatment options and apply treatments under supervision. The unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of job contexts who undertake defined routine activities under supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Written questions ( Identifying insects and mites) Activity 2 Written questions (Identifying plant diseases) Activity 3 Written questions ( Monitoring pests and diseases) Activity 4 Written questions ( Treatment methods) Activity 5 Written questions ( Treatment application) Activity 6 Written questions ( Post treatment operations) |
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AHCMOM216 – Operate side by side utility vehicles |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a side-by-side utility vehicle including undertaking pre-start checks and shut down procedures. The unit applies to individuals who operate side by side utility vehicles to undertake routine work under The following activities will be covered in this unit: Assessment 1: Part A: Short answer questions Part B : Different part of side-by-side utility vehicle Assessment 2: Part A: Hazard identification and control checklist Part B: Practical Exercise/demonstration and Report |
| AHCIRG221 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with installing, operating and maintaining pressurised irrigation systems. These systems use sprinklers and The unit applies to individuals who assist with pressurised irrigation operations under general supervision with limited autonomy and accountability. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1: Types of irrigation systems Activity 2: Safety checklist Activity 3: Tools needed for irrigation activity Activity 4: Irrigation plan practical activities Activity 5: Short answer questions Activity 6: Maintenance Activity 7: Inspection Activity 8 : Equipment storage Activity 9: Assigning work routines Activity 10 : Safety (WHS) |
| AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications | Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments), Quiz Assessment. |
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AHCPCM204 – Recognise plants |
This unit covers the process of recognising plants that are commonly encountered in horticulture or land management situations and defines the standard required to inspect and research The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1: Preparing for Plant Recognition Activity 2 : Observing a specimen of a flowering plant. Activity 3: Collecting and Sketching different leave samples Activity 4 : Collecting your own plant reference |
| AHCPGD209 Prune shrubs and small trees |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 Written task ( Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment) Activity 2 Written task (PPE Selection & Maintenance) Activity 3 Written task (Identifying tools for pruning situation) Activity 4 Written task ( Pruning techniques) Activity 5 Written task ( Compartmentalisation of decay in trees) |
| AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry |
This unit of competency covers the process of working effectively on an individual basis and with others and defines the standard required to: meet the standards required in the industry for dress and work practices; implement the quality standards for workplace products or services; interpret instructions and establish work tasks and priorities; demonstrate communication skills with supervisors and co workers. The following activities will be covered in this unit: Activity 1 & Activity 2 Understanding Your Workplace Structure Activity 3 – Understanding the horticulture industry Activity 4. Occupational health and safety (OH&S) Activity 5. The Code of Practice in your workplace Activity 6. Knowing when tasks are done correctly Activity 7. A daily work schedule Activity 8. Priorities Activity 9. Positive actions on problems |
| AHCBIO204 Follow site biosecurity procedures | Activity Booklet / 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 or email info@acah.edu.au.
For Horticulture courses in Melbourne and Cairns
Overview
The Diploma of Production Horticulture reflects the role of personnel working on production horticulture farms. The qualification can be contextualised for a tree cropping, vegetable, berry or flower production or mushroom production context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed enterprises, both. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
CRICOS Course Code:
104841E
Duration:
52 weeks
Mode:
National Students:
Classroom Face to Face,
Online – Moodle,
Distance
International Students:
Classroom Face to Face (20 hours per week)
Units & Assessment Information
Completion of ten (10) units as below:
| Unit | Assessment |
| AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems | Assessment 1 – Written report on factors influencing plant health and diagnosing plant health problemsAssessment 2 – a Recorded PowerPoint presentation based on the major plant pest and disease, disorder and weed for your selected crop
Assessment 3 — Practical activity on implementation of an IPM program Examination – Short Quiz on Plant Health Problem |
| AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production | Assessment 1 – Understanding soils
Assignment 2 – Practical – Test soils (pH, EC, moisture content, etc). Assignment 3 – Soil Ameliorants – Short Answer Questions Assignment 4 – Interpret and calculate soil test results, soil management plan and soil health management Assessment 5 –Written Exam (Closed Book) 3 hours |
| AHCPHT511 Develop a Horticultural Production Plan | Assessment 1 – Project Report : Develop a production plan for a nominated crop
Assessment 2– Recorded PowerPoint presentation based on the report in Assessment 1 Assessment 3 – Examination – Electronic Examination – 70% competency mark |
| AHCWRK512 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program | Assessment 1 : Task 1: Definition questions
Task 2: : Standard compliances and produce specification scenario Assessment 2 – Written questions and Case study covering key criteria – Plan the quality assurance program and develop implementation strategies Assessment 3 Task 1 : Implement a fresh care produce standard or alternative in your workplace. Task 2 : Practical/Simulated or Demonstration Activities for testing microbial for irrigation water and plant produce Assessment 4 – Review a quality assurance program – Conduct an internal “mock” audit report based on Freshcare standards. |
| AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy | Assessment 1 – Multiple written and research based tasks covering follow key criteria
Identify and evaluate need for chemical use. Develop a chemical use risk management strategy. Assessment 2 – Oral Presentation (Recorded PPT) and Flyer Assessment 3 – Label and SDS Reading Examination ( Competency grade : 100 %) Written examination – 3 hour closed book examination ( Compentency grade: 70 %) |
| AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan | Assessment 1- Business plan proposal ABLIS report
Assessment 2 – Develop a business plan Assessment 3- Examination : Review of business plan prepared in Assessment item 2 |
| AHCHYD501 Develop a plan for a hydroponic system | Assessment 1 – Online based assignment : Write a plan for a hydroponic system
Assessment 2 – Calculation Exercise Assessment 3 – Project report : Develop a plan for a hydroponic system Assessment 4 – Examination ( Competency grade: 70%) |
| AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements | Assignment 1 – Prerequisite Requirement/ Online Certificates: Fairwork online training
Assignment 2 – Written questions, case studies and recorded PowerPoint on Understanding Work Roles and Functions Assignment 3 –Written questions, case studies on Understanding business functions Assignment 4 – Written questions on Training and the workplace Assignment 5 –Written questions on Fair Work Assignment 6 – Written questions WHS and staff management Assessment 7 – Written questions on Staff performance, procedures for administration of records and industrial relations Assessment 8 – Written examination covering all aspect of training |
| AHCWHS502 Manage work health and safety processes | Assessment 1 – Short Answer Questions on on legislation, codes of practices, guidelines and writing policies
Assessment 2 – Role play (Demonstration exercise) or alternate assessment. Assessment 3 – Audit report and checklist Assessment 4 – Examination(Closed Book) Overall Assessment of Legislation and application of WHS Processes in Industry |
| AHCWRK511 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | Assignment 1– Write a Policy Statement for Horticulture / Agriculture or Agribusiness
Assignment 2- Oral / Recorded Presentation of your policy to stakeholders Assignment 3- Peer review of other persons presentations |
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 IV in Horticulture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 12 general schooling or 2 years work experience in horticultural related field. |
Tuition Costs
Please see fee schedule from relevant National or International Student page.
Overview
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the production nursery industry. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
The nursery supervisor is responsible for a number of workers and nursery activities. Responsibilities include:
• supervising and training staff
• overseeing nursery sales
• coordinating nursery production
• implementing propagation plans
• recommending plants, products and treatments
• setting up promotional programs • managing a budget
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 Nursery person
| Unit | Assessment |
| AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program/AHCSOL405 – Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants |
Assignment 1 Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions, Terminology, Preparing for soil surveying & sampling activities, soil physical and chemical characteristics & parameters for specific plants, RAW, soil ameliorant and improvement techniques Assignment 2 Short Answer Questions & Risk Assessment (Practical Exercise)- Soil depth and colour ( Munsell chart), Soil texture test ( Ribbon test), Soil pH, Soil structure stability in water, Soil microbes test, Moisture analysis test Assignment 3 Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definition, PH adjustment, Soil |
| AHCNSY403 Plan a growing-on program/ AHCNSY404 Plan a propagation program |
Assessment 1 : Written questions covering follow key areas
Assessment 2 : Project report on plan a grow-on program in a nursery or field production Assessment 3 :
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| BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding / BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness |
Assignment 1 – Written questions: Legislation, preparation of employment contract and the selection process. Assignment 2 – Prepare candidate outcomes and induct employees during on-boarding. Assessment 3 – Prepare candidate outcomes and induct employees during on-boarding. (Candidate number 2 for the second job) |
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| AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes |
Assignment 1 – Written questions on WHS legislations, code of practices, national standards, enterprise WHS policies Assignment 2 – Workplace hazard identification, assessment of risk, hierarchy of control, procedures for hazards identification, assessing and controlling risks & safety training. Assignment 3 – PPE, basic safety checks, hazardous substances, noise hazards, manual handling risks, monitoring and report workplace safety issues, raising WHS issues. Assessment 4 – Participation in consultation, procedures for emergency event, WH&S training and maintaining occupational health & safety records and response to emergencies. Assessment 5 – Online Examination |
| AHCIRG437 Schedule irrigations |
Assessment 1 – Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions, Terminology, Water Theory, Extended Answer Questions on Soil and water relationship. Assessment 2 – Written Extended Questions: Irrigation Scheduling, Health and Safety, Water Pressure, Calculations Exercises: Uniformity / Irrigation Scheduling Calculations, as detailed in the exercises Assessment 3 – Practical exercise: Irrigation System Uniformity Test Assessment 4 – Online examination |
| AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment |
Assessment item 1: Written report on Developing, Implementing and Monitoring Maintenance Plan Assessment item 2 : Practical Report based on the practical activities performed at demonstration farm.
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| AHCWRK401 – Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
Assessment 1 Task 1: Definition Questions Assessment 2 – Case study : Risk Assessment in a Quality Assurance Process Assessment 3 – Short answer questions and case study covering follow key areas
Assessment 4– Written questions/scenario covering follow key area
Assessment 5 – Case study about Responsibility Allocation Matrix and trained staff Assessment 6 – Practical activities to determine product quality include colour, pH, firmness, and sugar content Assessment 7 – Freshcare online quiz ( Competency grade : 80%) Assignment 8 – Online examination |
| AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices |
Assessment 1 Online Wiki web-based information about group of plants Assessment 2
Assessment 3 Recorded Power point (12-15 slides) – Provide a specialist advice Assessment 4 Report -Plant Resources Package (180 PLANTS) Assessment 5 Weekly plant ID test Assessment 6 Final Online Examination and plants observation test |
| AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance |
Assessment 1 Written questions and case study covering follow key areas
Assessment 2 Extended written questions and case studies covering follow key areas
Assessment 3 Online examination |
| AHCBIO401 Plan and implement a biosecurity program |
Assignment 1 Part A : Biosecurity online training course Part B : Animal health disease online course Assignment 2 Part A : Plan and implement a biosecurity program Part B : farm biosecurity risk checklist Assessment 3 – Recorded PowerPoint : Present a biosecurity plan training plan |
| AHCPCM405 Implement an integrated pest management program |
Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments). |
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.
Overview
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.
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: Written questions – Assess pest, disease and disorders Assessment 2: Worksite base report – Plan the implementation of plant pests, diseases and disorder control measures 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 – Weed control measures (Plan, Implement and Control) Assessment 3 – Online Quiz |
| AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | Assessment 1- Identify resources and sustainable practices on at ACAH Demonstration Assessment 2 – Case studyAssessment 3 – Checklist/Survey. Workplace environmental survey Online quiz – 45 questions |
| 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 & calculations covering follow key areas
Assessment 3 – Practical activity (Visual inspection checklist ) : Determine nutritional problems in plants |
| AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media | Assessment 1 – Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions, Terminology, growing media components, Water Theory, Extended Answer Questions on Soil and water relationship Assessment 2 – Written Extended Questions – Prepare and store media Assessment 3 : Practical activities
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| AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities | Assessment 1 – Written questions covering below key criteria
Assessment 2 – Practical Activity (daily workplace activities) Task reporting, rostering, document control and pre start checks. Assessment 3 – Online Quiz (competency grade 70%) |
| AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies |
Assignment 1 – Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions and Terminology Assignment 2 – First Aid Case Scenarios – Emergency situation exercises. 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 | Assessment 1 – Short answer questions covering the following key areas
Assessment 2 – Practical activities
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| AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems | Assessment 1- written questions covering the following key areas
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 1Part A: Short answers questions
Part B: Extended answers questions Assessment 2: Practical activities/Practical Demonstration covering the following key areas
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| 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 1 – 40 Questions
Assessment 2 – Calibration activity (100% required)
Assessment 3 – Exam (label & SDS reading) (100% required)
Assessment 4 – Demonstration Practical activity (100% required)
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| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | Assessment 1 – 40 Questions
Assessment 2 – Calibration activity (100% required)
Assessment 3 – Exam (label & SDS reading) (100% required)
Assessment 4 – Demonstration Practical activity (100% required)
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| 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 Assessment 3 : Developing plants profile Assessment 4 : Weekly Quiz Assessment 5 : Examination
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| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment | Assessment 1 – Short answer questionsThe following key areas will be covered during this assessment.
Assessment 2 – Practical activity – demonstrate the on-site item of one of the following equipment/machineries under |
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
Overview
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade and knowledge to become specialists within the production nursery industry. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
The production horticulture supervisor is likely to have significant responsibilities in managing planting, growing and harvesting activities.
These responsibilities include:
• developing a plant nutrition program
• managing irrigation
• developing canopy management and crop regulation programs
• supervising crop harvesting
• supervising machinery maintenance, supplies and services
• operating a budget
• promoting plant health
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 |
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AHCPHT409 Develop a crop regulation program |
Assessment 1 – Create a crop regulation poster Assessment 2 – Written Short and Extended Answer Questions on preparing and documenting the crop regulation program and specifications Assessment 3 – Prepare a detailed nutrients crop regulation program. |
| BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader |
Assessment 1 – Prepare, engage and review communication on at least four occasions with different individuals or Assessment 2 – Identify and record actions required as a result of communication and follow-up |
| AHCWRK401 Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
Assessment 1 Task 1: Definition Questions Assessment 2 – Case study : Risk Assessment in a Quality Assurance Process Assessment 3 – Short answer questions and case study covering follow key areas
Assessment 4– Written questions/scenario covering follow key area
Assessment 5 – Case study about Responsibility Allocation Matrix and trained staff Assessment 6 – Practical activities to determine product quality include colour, pH, firmness, and sugar content Assessment 7 – Freshcare online quiz ( Competency grade : 80%) Assignment 8 – Online examination |
| AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework |
Assignment 1 – Create a budget for a production horticulture operation Assignment 2 – Complete the excel worksheet provided for a selected crop production for |
| AHCBIO401 Plan and implement a biosecurity program |
Assignment 1 Part A : Biosecurity online training course Part B : Animal health disease online course Assignment 2 Part A : Plan and implement a biosecurity program Part B : farm biosecurity risk checklist Assessment 3 – Recorded PowerPoint : Present a biosecurity plan training plan |
| AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program |
Assessment 1 – Written questions on determining relevant regional data and site characteristic Assessment 2 – Practical / Stimulated or Demonstrated Activities – Soil tests Assessment 3 – Written questions on documenting the soil health and plant nutrition program and specifications Assessment 4 – Calculation of fertiliser Assessment 5 – Recorded power point presentation for plant nutrition program Assessment 6 – Examination |
| AHCNSY403 Plan a growing-on program / AHCNSY404 Plan a propagation program |
Assessment 1 : Written questions covering follow key areas
Assessment 2 : Project report on plan a grow-on program in a nursery or field production Assessment 3 :
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| AHCIRG437 Schedule irrigations |
Assessment 1 – Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions, Terminology, Water Theory, Extended Answer Questions on Soil and water relationship. Assessment 2 – Written Extended Questions: Irrigation Scheduling, Health and Safety, Water Pressure, Calculations Exercises: Uniformity / Irrigation Scheduling Calculations, as detailed in the exercises Assessment 3 – Practical exercise: Irrigation System Uniformity Test Assessment 4 – Online examination |
| AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes |
Assignment 1 – Written questions on WHS legislations, code of practices, national standards, enterprise WHS policies Assignment 2 – Workplace hazard identification, assessment of risk, hierarchy of control, procedures for hazards identification, assessing and controlling risks & safety training. Assignment 3 – PPE, basic safety checks, hazardous substances, noise hazards, manual handling risks, monitoring and report workplace safety issues, raising WHS issues. Assessment 4 – Participation in consultation, procedures for emergency event, WH&S training and maintaining occupational health & safety records and response to emergencies. Assessment 5 – Online Examination |
| AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices |
Assessment 1 : Wiki task on Identify a range of web-based information sources about the genus and species of plants. Assessment 2
Assessment 3 : Recorded Power Point – Provide a specialist advise Assessment 4 : Plant resource package on Identify a range of plants suitable for specific situations Assessment 5 : Weekly plant ID test Assessment 6 : Online Examination and Plants observation test |
| AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results |
Assessment 1- Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions, Terminology, Preparing for Assessment 2- Practical / Simulated or Demonstrated Activities
Assessment 3 – Written questions covering follow key areas
Assessment 4 – Calculation of fertilisers Assessment 5 Part A-Writing report : Research botanical specifications, site assessment, growing conditions and Part B – Oral/ Recorded PowerPoint |
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.
Overview
A production horticulture outcome has responsibility for a number of workers and planting, growing and harvesting activities. Work undertaken by a production horticulture tradesperson could include:
• operating advanced and specialised machinery
• coordinating crop planting and maintenance
• harvesting crops
• processing produce
• installing irrigation and drainage
• controlling weeds and pests
• constructing glasshouses and shade houses
There are several ways to get work as a production horticulturist. Most of them have either progressed from working as farmhands or have completed a Level 3
Traineeship in Production Horticulture which involves formal learning while working on-the-job.
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.
Classifications
| Unit | Assessment |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds/ AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | Assessment 1: Written questions – Assess pest, disease and disorders
Assessment 2: Worksite base report – Plan the implementation of plant pests, diseases and disorder control measures Assessment 3: Practical activity / Simulated workplace exercise Assessment item 4: Quiz / Examination |
| AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | Assessment 1- Identify resources and sustainable practices on at ACAH Demonstration
Assessment 2 – Case study Assessment 3 – Checklist/Survey. Workplace environmental survey Online quiz – 45 questions |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment | Assessment 1 – Short answer questionsThe following key areas will be covered during this assessment.
Assessment 2 – Practical activity – demonstrate the on-site item of one of the following equipment/machineries under |
| 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 |
| AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures | Assessment 1 – Online based assignment on identifying biosecurity threats and determine control measures for site
Assessment 2 Short answer questions: Definitions and application of biosecurity measure for on-farm or for an enterprise. Locate information, animal / plant diseases and pest. Apply control measures in work routines, records maintenance, effectiveness of control measures, participation in training and Assessment 3 – Practical tasks: Accurate complete workplace and regulatory biosecurity records using an industry |
| AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities | Assessment 1 – Written questions covering below key criteria
Assessment 2 – Practical Activity (daily workplace activities) Task reporting, rostering, document control and pre start checks. Assessment 3 – Online Quiz (competency grade 70%) |
| AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies | Assignment 1 – Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions and Terminology
Assignment 2 – First Aid Case Scenarios – Emergency situation exercises. 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 | Assessment 1 – Short answer questions covering the following key areas
Assessment 2 – Practical activities
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| AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems | Assessment 1 – Short answer questions on carry out pre-start checks; inspect and operate the system; monitor irrigation system performance.
Assessment 2 – Written questions and practical activities on operating of irrigation system at ACAH demonstrated farm. |
| AHCWRK306 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | Assessment 1 – Written questions and Quality specification scenario
Assessment 2 – Practical activities/ exercise – Record the procedure for production at demonstrate farm in accordance with workplace requirements ; write a flow diagram from point of seed to dispatch for any “one” horticultural crop grown Examination |
| 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 & Practical assessment – Workplace hazard identification, assessment of risk, hierarchy of control & safety training Assessment 3 : Written questions – PPE, Incident, Accident reporting Assessment 4 : Online quiz |
| AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals | Assessment 1 – 40 Questions
Assessment 2 – Calibration activity (100% required)
Assessment 3 – Exam (label & SDS reading) (100% required)
Assessment 4 – Demonstration Practical activity (100% required)
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| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | Assessment 1 – 40 QuestionsAssessment 2 – Calibration activity (100% required)
Assessment 3 – Exam (label & SDS reading) (100% required)
Assessment 4 – Demonstration Practical activity (100% required)
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| AHCPHT315 Establish horticultural crops | Assignment 1 – Interpreting site plans and specifications, materials, equipment, tools and machinery for crop establishment, safety checks on equipment and machinery, site hazards and risks, PPE selection maintenance and storage and keeping work site safe, completed for a range of two crops (different). Assignment 2 – Written questions addressing the following key areas
Assignment 3 – Practical activities addressing the following key areas
Assignment 4 – Complete the given record pertaining to soil cultivation, planting site preparation, and land preparation operations
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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