Subjects
Total number of units = 16
Core Units = 11
Elective Units = 5
Core Units
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Apply biosecurity measures | |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
Transport and store chemicals | |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems | |
Maintain nursery plants | |
Implement a propagation plan | |
Implement a plant nutrition program | |
Provide information on plants and their culture | |
Control weeds | |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Select 3 units from list below
2 unit may be selected from may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in 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 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response | |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs | |
Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises | |
Carry out movement and security procedures | |
Operate within a budget framework | |
Fumigate soil*
| |
Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems | |
Install hydroponic systems | |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance | |
Install pressurised irrigation systems | |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems | |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | |
Process customer complaints | |
Sell products and services | |
Operate machinery and equipment | |
Receive and dispatch nursery products | |
Install and maintain plant displays | |
Deliver and promote sales of plants | |
Prepare specialised plants | |
Operate fertigation equipment | |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | |
Prepare growing media | |
Sample soils and interpret results | |
Monitor and operate water treatment processes | |
Respond to emergencies | |
Coordinate work site activities | |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Control stock | |
Merchandise products | |
Produce visual merchandise displays | |
Advise on products and services |