AHC31124 | CERTIFICATE III IN NURSERY OPERATIONS
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:
116149D (VIC/QLD)
Course Duration:
53 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 and |
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 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 |
| AHCWRK320 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 questions
The 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 |
| AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program | Assessment 1 : Interpreting site plans and specifications, Material, equipment, tools and 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 relationships.
Assessment 2 : Written Extended Questions – Prepare and store media Assessment 3 : Practical activities
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| AHCWRK317 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%) |
| AHCWRK315 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 1:Part A: Short answers questions
Part B: Extended answers questions Assessment 2: Practical activities/Practical Demonstration covering the following key areas
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| AHCWHS302 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/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 and growth characteristics. Assessment 3 : Developing plants profile Assessment 4 : Weekly Quiz Assessment 5 : Examination
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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. |
Applications, enquiries & tuition fees
More information about applications for this course and intake dates should be directed to info@acah.edu.au or by phone on 03 9654 8822.