Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Production Nursery Management

Diploma of Production Nursery Management

Qualification
National Code:
AHC50816
State Code:
BCY5
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
545
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/06/2016 Current Approved
Description

The Diploma of Production Nursery Management reflects the role of those who manage commercial production nursery enterprises.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)
Core Units = six (6)
Elective Units = four (4)
- select 2 units from list below
- two (2) units aligned to AQF level 4 or above may be selected from the elective list below or from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the management of nursery production and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 5.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAS04 AHCIRG501 Audit irrigation systems 80 Unit of competency
BAT70 AHCPHT502 Develop a horticultural production plan 30 Unit of competency
BAL33 AHCPCM506 Develop an integrated pest management program 110 Unit of competency
BAN68 AHCPCM501 Diagnose plant health problems 45 Unit of competency
BAQ17 AHCMOM501 Manage machinery and equipment 40 Unit of competency
BAN98 AHCWAT502 Manage water systems 45 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAP76 AHCWRK510 Audit site operations 80 Unit of competency
C8235 PSPPM503B Close complex projects 50 Unit of competency
BAN94 AHCPCM502 Collect and classify plants 40 Unit of competency
BAP32 AHCWRK502 Collect and manage data 45 Unit of competency
BAR57 AHCPMG413 Define the pest problem 90 Unit of competency
BAN20 AHCWAT501 Design water treatment systems 50 Unit of competency
BAT85 AHCPMG510 Develop a pest survey strategy 150 Unit of competency
BAL61 AHCPMG507 Develop a regional pest management plan 110 Unit of competency
BAS79 AHCPMG508 Develop a system to monitor and evaluate the pest management plan 90 Unit of competency
BAQ77 AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
BAM54 AHCMOM502 Implement a machinery management system 35 Unit of competency
BAQ41 AHCWRK507 Implement professional practice 40 Unit of competency
S6177 SIRXPRO007A Improve supply and distribution chains 50 Unit of competency
BAP26 AHCWRK508 Interpret legislation 100 Unit of competency
BAP38 AHCPHT503 Manage a controlled growing environment 30 Unit of competency
C8234 PSPPM502B Manage complex projects 60 Unit of competency
BAN60 AHCWRK505 Manage trial and research material 45 Unit of competency
BAN39 AHCWHS501 Manage work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
AUH72 BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
BAL45 AHCSOL501 Monitor and manage soils for production projects 24 Unit of competency
BAO47 AHCWRK501 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 40 Unit of competency
BAR59 AHCWRK503 Prepare reports 35 Unit of competency
BAM82 AHCWRK509 Provide specialist advice to clients 55 Unit of competency
AWX48 SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D520 AHC50810 Diploma of Production Nursery Management Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGG5 AHC50820 Diploma of Nursery Management Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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