Certificate II in Retail 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
Unit code | Unit title |
Participate in OHS processes |
Plants
Unit code | Unit title |
Recognise plants |
Nursery
Unit code | Unit title |
Tend nursery plants | |
Maintain indoor plants |
Merchandising and sales
Unit code | Unit title |
SIRXCCS201 | Apply point-of-sale handling procedures |
SIRXSLS201 | Sell products and services |
Soils and media
Unit code | Unit title |
Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Biosecurity
Unit code | Unit title |
Follow site quarantine procedures |
Chemicals
Unit code | Unit title |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
Drainage
Unit code | Unit title |
Maintain drainage systems |
First Aid
Unit code | Unit title |
Provide basic emergency life support |
Irrigation
Unit code | Unit title |
Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation | |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code | Unit title |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
Merchandising and sales
Unit code | Unit title |
Operate retail technology | |
Apply retail office procedures |
Nursery
Unit code | Unit title |
Pot up plants | |
Undertake propagation activities |
Pests management
Unit code | Unit title |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
Work
Unit code | Unit title |
Work effectively in the industry | |
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 Retail Nursery or Certificate III in Production 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:
Garden centre sales assistant
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 |