Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Production Nursery
Certificate IV in Production Nursery
AHC40616
BDB1
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 19/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the production nursery industry. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Job roles and titles covered by this qualification may include:
production nursery supervisor
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- fourteen (14) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units plus
- seven (7) 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. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- select four (4) units from list below
- three (3) units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in nursery production and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4.
1. Core Units
Seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT70 | AHCPHT502 | Develop a horticultural production plan | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAN11 | AHCPCM402 | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAN45 | AHCPMG410 | Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan | 75 | Unit of competency |
| BAT82 | AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ75 | AHCIRG408 | Schedule irrigations | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BAM11 | AHCMOM402 | Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAS43 | AHCWRK403 | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D505 | AHC40610 | Certificate IV in Production Nursery | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG2 | AHC40620 | Certificate IV in Nursery Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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