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