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Certificate III in Nursery Operations
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AHC31124
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About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under broad supervision in the nursery production and retail nursery industry. It is assumed that participants undertaking this qualification as a direct entry qualification would have nursery or horticulture industry experience prior to undertaking this qualification. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks autonomously involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in planning tasks, selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work. Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AHC31124
Training Package
AHC — Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Nurseryperson | Managing plant health, propagation, and irrigation systems within a production or retail environment. |
| Retail Nursery Assistant | Advising customers on plant culture, nutrition, and pest management while maintaining stock displays. |
| Nursery Production Assistant | Coordinating the daily operations of plant propagation, media preparation, and biosecurity measures. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Comprehensive resume or CV detailing nursery experience
- ✓Position descriptions from retail or production nurseries
- ✓References or letters of service from nursery managers
Plant Care & Nutrition
- ✓Records of troubleshooting irrigation or fertigation systems
- ✓Implemented plant nutrition and fertilisation programs
- ✓Schedules for maintaining nursery stock health and vigour
Chemical & Pest Management
- ✓Chemical application records for pests, weeds, and diseases
- ✓Evidence of safe chemical transport and storage practices
- ✓Integrated pest management (IPM) logs or reports
Nursery Operations
- ✓Documentation of propagation plans and media preparation
- ✓Stock receive and dispatch records or inventory logs
- ✓Biosecurity measure implementation and monitoring records
Retail & Customer Interaction
- ✓Photos of visual merchandise displays or plant layouts
- ✓Records of providing cultural advice to customers
- ✓Documentation of sales and product promotion activities
Safety & Certifications
- ✓Workplace health and safety risk assessments
- ✓Current or expired chemical handling certificates (e.g., ChemCert)
- ✓First aid and forklift truck (LF) licences if applicable
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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