Certificate II in Production Nursery
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in retail nursery industry. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in retail nursery industry. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of seven (7) core units and eight (8) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of five (5) units must come from the elective unit list
a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the nursery industry.
CORE UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
Chemicals
AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision
Nursery
AHCNSY201A Pot up plants
AHCNSY202A Tend nursery plants
AHCNSY203A Undertake propagation activities
Plants
AHCPCM201A Recognise plants
Pest management
AHCPMG201A Treat weeds
ELECTIVE UNITS
Biosecurity
AHCBIO202A Follow site quarantine procedures
Drainage
AHCDRG201A Maintain drainage systems
First Aid
HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support
Infrastructure
AHCINF203A Maintain properties and structures
Irrigation
AHCIRG202A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation
AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
Parks and gardens
AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees
Pest management
AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
Machinery operation and maintenance
AHCMOM202A Operate tractors
AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCMOM211A Operate side by side utility vehicles
Nursery
AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants
Soils and media
AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media
Work
AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry
AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Production Nursery or Certificate III in Retail Nursery.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Production nursery worker
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Refer to Pathways Information
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups |
Problem-solving | Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Participating in ongoing learning Learning new skills and techniques |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |