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Certificate IV in Nursery Operations

This qualification covers supervisor roles in retail and production plant nurseries. It includes supervising staff, leading teams, hiring and onboarding new workers and keeping the workplace safe, while helping to run and improve nursery systems. If you already supervise in a nursery, your experience could count through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To commence this qualification, individuals must demonstrate they have skills and knowledge in the application of: cultivating, growing and harvesting/production skills for a variety of plant types, including pest and disease control technology and equipment that apply in a production nursery or retail nursery workplace health and safety, pest management and biosecurity processes and regulations that apply in a production nursery or retail nursery workplace The skills and knowledge may have been acquired through completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification relating to nursery or horticulture, or industry experience.
SUPERSEDES
AHC40620 Certificate IV in Nursery Operations (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Nursery supervisors, head growers and team leaders who want a qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Nursery supervisor
  • Head grower
  • Nursery team leader
  • Retail nursery supervisor

Qualification structure

14 units in total. 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: For the award of the Certificate IV in Nursery Operations choose: At least 7 units from groups A, B or C. Up to 3 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate IV in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production) choose: At least 4 units from group A. Up to 3 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C. Up to 3 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate IV or Diploma. For the award of the Certificate IV in Nursery Operations (Retail Nursery) choose: At least 4 units from group B. Up to 3 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C. Up to 3 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate IV or Diploma. Where two specialisations are completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate IV in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production, Retail Nursery).

Core units

4 units
  1. AHCWHS402Maintain workplace health and safety processes
  2. AHCWRK409Supervise work routines and staff performance
  3. BSBHRM415Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
  4. BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness

Elective units

36 units

Group A Nursery Production

  1. AHCAGB302Keep production records for a primary production business
  2. AHCAGB405Analyse and interpret production data
  3. AHCPCM405Implement an integrated pest management program
  4. AHCNSY403Plan a growing-on program
  5. AHCNSY404Plan a propagation program
  6. AHCWRK404Implement quality assurance procedures

Group B Retail Nursery

  1. AHCMER408Coordinate customer service and networking activities
  2. AHCPCM404Recommend plants and cultural practices
  3. AHCPGD403Design plant displays
  4. AHCSOL405Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants
  5. SIRRINV002Control stock

Group C Electives

  1. AHCBER403Plan and supervise control activities on infected premises
  2. AHCBER404Conduct field surveillance for a biosecurity emergency response
  3. AHCBIO401Plan and implement a biosecurity program
  4. AHCBUS407Cost a project
  5. AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
  6. AHCBUS409Participate in an e-business supply chain
  7. AHCBUS512Develop and implement family business structures and relationships
  8. AHCBUS517Monitor and review business performance
  9. AHCCHM404Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
  10. AHCCHM405Plan and implement a chemical use program
  11. AHCIRG437Schedule irrigations
  12. AHCMOM402Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment
  13. AHCPCM406Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
  14. AHCPCM507Diagnose plant health problems
  15. AHCPHT511Develop a horticultural production plan
  16. AHCPMG401Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan
  17. BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
  18. BSBMKG431Assess marketing opportunities
  19. BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
  20. BSBOPS403Apply business risk management processes
  21. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  22. BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  23. SIRRMER003Coordinate visual merchandising activities
  24. SIRXMKT002Use social media to engage customers
  25. SIRXRSK002Maintain store security

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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