To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
16 units of competency:
3 core units plus
13 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation.
For the award of the Certificate II in Nursery Operations choose:
at least 10 electives from groups A, B or C
up to 3 units from the remaining electives listed in groups A, B or C or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate II or III.
For the award of the Certificate II in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production) choose:
at least 4 electives from Group A
up to 6 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C
up to 3 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate II or III.
For the award of the Certificate II in Nursery Operations (Retail Nursery) choose:
at least 4 electives from Group B
up to 6 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C
up to 3 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate II or III.
Where two specialisations are completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate II in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production, Retail Nursery).
Core Units
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AHCNSY206
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Care for nursery plants
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AHCPCM204
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Recognise plants
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AHCWHS201
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Participate in work health and safety processes
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Elective Units
Group A (nursery production)
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AHCCHM201
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Apply chemicals under supervision
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AHCIRG221
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Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
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AHCNSY205
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Pot up plants
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AHCNSY207
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Undertake propagation activities
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AHCPMG201
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Treat weeds
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AHCPMG202
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Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
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AHCSOL203
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Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
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AHCWRK207
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Collect and record production data
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Group B (retail nursery)
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AHCNSY208
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Maintain indoor plants
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AHCPGD202
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Prepare and maintain plant displays
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SIRRINV001
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Receive and handle retail stock
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SIRXIND002
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Organise and maintain the store environment
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SIRXSLS001
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Sell to the retail customer
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Group C (general electives)
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AHCBIO203
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Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
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AHCBIO204
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Follow site biosecurity procedures
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AHCDRG202
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Maintain drainage systems
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AHCINF203
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Maintain properties and structures
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AHCMOM202
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Operate tractors
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AHCMOM203
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Operate basic machinery and equipment
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AHCMOM204
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Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
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AHCMOM216
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Operate side by side utility vehicles
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AHCPGD203
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Prune shrubs and small trees
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AHCWRK204
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Work effectively in the industry
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AHCWRK205
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Participate in workplace communications
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AHCWRK209
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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
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BSBINS201
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Process and maintain workplace information
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BSBTEC201
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Use business software applications
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HLTAID010
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Provide basic emergency life support
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ICTICT214
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Operate application software packages
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SIRRINV002
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Control stock
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SIRXSLS002
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Follow point-of-sale procedures
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TLID1001
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Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
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TLID2004
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Load and unload goods/cargo
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