Subjects
Total number of units = 15
Core Units = 1
Elective Units = 14
Core Units
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Select 4 units from Group A
Select 7 units from Group A or B
3 units may be selected from Group B or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in floriculture and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
Group A
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Implement a plant nutrition program | |
Provide information on plants and their culture | |
Prepare growing media | |
Maintain nursery plants | |
Receive and dispatch nursery products |
Group B
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit
Unit Code | Unit Title |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs | |
Use application equipment to apply fumigant to confined spaces*
| |
Fumigate soil*
| |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
Transport and store chemicals | |
Install drainage systems | |
Measure drainage system performance | |
Troubleshoot drainage systems | |
Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems | |
Install hydroponic systems | |
Install pressurised irrigation systems | |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems | |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance | |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems | |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair | |
Perform machinery maintenance | |
Operate machinery and equipment | |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment | |
Operate chemical application machinery and equipment | |
Install and maintain plant displays | |
Deliver and promote sales of plants | |
Prepare specialised plants | |
Implement a propagation plan | |
Operate fertigation equipment | |
Control weeds | |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | |
Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan | |
Carry out a crop regulation program | |
Implement a post-harvest program | |
Regulate crops | |
Establish horticultural crops | |
Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting | |
Monitor and operate water treatment processes | |
Monitor weather conditions | |
Respond to emergencies | |
Coordinate work site activities | |
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | |
Handle bulk materials in storage area | |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |