Certificate III in Nursery Operations
AHC31124
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
16Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
13Training providers
Feb 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC31124, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Nursery production and retail nursery assistants
Industries
Production Horticulture
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for AHC31124 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 16 units: 9 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCBER302Work effectively in a biosecurity emergency response
AHCBER305Carry out emergency disease or pest control procedures on infected premises
AHCBER306Carry out movement and security procedures
AHCBIO301Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest
AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCHYD303Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems
AHCHYD304Install hydroponic systems
AHCIRG328Operate irrigation controller and sensor technology
AHCIRG337Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG338Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG345Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG346Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG347Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCMER305Provide information on hardware products
AHCMER306Sell products and services
AHCMOM202Operate tractors
AHCMOM217Operate quad bikes
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM305Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCNSY308Maintain nursery plants
AHCNSY309Receive and dispatch nursery products
AHCNSY310Install and maintain plant displays
AHCNSY311Promote sales of plants
AHCNSY312Prepare specialised plants
AHCNSY313Implement a propagation plan
AHCNSY314Operate fertigation equipment
AHCNSY403Plan a growing-on program
AHCPCM204Recognise plants
AHCPCM303Identify plant specimens
AHCPCM305Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM306Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPCM405Implement an integrated pest management program
AHCPMG301Control weeds
AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCSOL305Prepare growing media
AHCWAT302Monitor and operate water treatment processes
AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK315Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBMKG434Promote products and services
BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBOPS305Process customer complaints
SIRRINV002Control stock
SIRRMER001Produce visual merchandise displays
SIRRMER003Coordinate visual merchandising activities
SIRXCEG001Engage the customer
SIRXPDK001Advise on products and services
SIRXRSK002Maintain store security
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the AHC31124 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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