Diploma of Production Nursery Management
The Diploma of Production Nursery Management reflects the role of those who manage commercial production nursery enterprises.
The Diploma of Production Nursery Management reflects the role of those who manage commercial production nursery enterprises.
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) units made up of six (6) core units and four (4) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of two (2) units must come from the elective units list
a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificate IV or above 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
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes |
Merchandising and sales
Unit code | Unit title |
Control inventory |
Plants
Unit code | Unit title |
Diagnose plant health problems | |
Collect and classify plants |
Production horticulture
Unit code | Unit title |
Develop a horticultural production plan |
Soils and media
Unit code | Unit title |
Monitor and manage soils for production |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Business
Unit code | Unit title |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
Chemicals
Unit code | Unit title |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
Drainage
Unit code | Unit title |
Design drainage systems |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage machinery and equipment | |
Implement a machinery management system |
Merchandising and sales
Unit code | Unit title |
Improve supply and distribution chains |
Pest management
Unit code | Unit title |
Coordinate the pest management strategy in a regional or broader context | |
Define the pest problem in a regional or broader context | |
Develop a strategy for the management of target pests | |
Develop a system for monitoring the pest management strategy | |
Evaluate the pest management strategy |
Production horticulture
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage a controlled growing environment |
Water
Unit code | Unit title |
Design water treatment systems | |
Manage water systems |
Work
Unit code | Unit title |
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program | |
Collect and manage data | |
Prepare reports | |
Manage trial and/or research material | |
Implement professional practice | |
Interpret legislation | |
Provide specialist advice to clients | |
Audit site operations | |
Manage complex projects | |
Close complex projects |
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, Advanced Diploma of Horticulture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Production nursery manager
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Not Applicable
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 Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements Establishing/using networks Sharing information Negotiating responsively |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations Identifying and using the strengths of other team members |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams Applying a range of strategies in problem solving Using numeracy skills to solve problems Testing assumptions and taking context into account |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters Translating ideas into actions Developing a strategic, creative long-term vision |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Using basic business systems for planning and organising Being appropriately resourceful Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning processes Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables Determining or applying required resources Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements Managing time and priorities Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Defining own learning needs Carrying out independent learning to improve capability |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using technology to organise data |