Apprentices and trainees complete a qualification, learning skills at work and under the guidance of a training provider. We will work with you and your employer throughout your apprenticeship or traineeship to develop a training plan, deliver training, assess your achievement of skills and issue your qualification upon successful completion.
AHC31116 Certificate III in Production Nursery
This qualification is ideal for anyone looking to work behind the scenes for many of Queensland's top nurseries and florists. You will be set up with the skills needed for production roles handling flowers, shrubbery and vegetables.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as nurserypersons grew very strongly over the past five years and is expected to continue to grow in the future. There's likely to be around 3,000 new job openings in this occupation of the next five years.
Students must be employed as an apprentice and have a signed Registered Training Contract, stating TAFE Queensland is the Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO). The Queensland Government's Apprenticeships Info website provides information about apprenticeships and traineeships (including school-based) in Queensland. For further information about probationary periods for this trade qualification, visit Queensland Training Information Service.
You will be provided with practical training via hands on work with your chosen employer with a diverse range of projects, tasks, and equipment for you to try.
Working with nurseries across Queensland we have created a learning program focused on up-to-date specialised skills and knowledge. This ensures you learn the latest in sustainable practices, new plant nutrition methods, business logistics and more.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.
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AHCBIO305Apply biosecurity measuresUnit code: AHCBIO305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply control measures as set out in a farm/enterprise biosecurity plan. Farm biosecurity is a set of measures designed to protect a property from the entry and spread of pests and diseases. |
Apply biosecurity measures | |
AHCCHM303Prepare and apply chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors. |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicalsUnit code: AHCCHM304 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors. |
Transport and store chemicals | |
AHCIRG306Troubleshoot irrigation systemsUnit code: AHCIRG306 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation systems. |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems | |
AHCNSY301Maintain nursery plantsUnit code: AHCNSY301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for nursery plants. |
Maintain nursery plants | |
AHCNSY306Implement a propagation planUnit code: AHCNSY306 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a propagation plan for a range of plants using a range of different propagation methods. |
Implement a propagation plan | |
AHCPCM301Implement a plant nutrition programUnit code: AHCPCM301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control the nutritional requirements of and applications to plants across a range of situations and environments. |
Implement a plant nutrition program | |
AHCPCM302Provide information on plants and their cultureUnit code: AHCPCM302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information to clients and others about plants and their cultural requirements. |
Provide information on plants and their culture | |
AHCPMG301Control weedsUnit code: AHCPMG301 |
Control weeds | |
AHCPMG302Control plant pests, diseases and disordersUnit code: AHCPMG302 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control plant pests, diseases and disorders, taking into consideration Integrated Pest Management options. The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a range of pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms, assess damage or threat to plants and select and apply pest and disease controls and timing of operations. It includes preparing and calibrating equipment, monitoring the effectiveness of controls and keeping records. |
Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | |
AHCWHS301Contribute to work health and safety processesUnit code: AHCWHS301 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out enterprise work health and safety policies and procedures. |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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AHCIRG303Measure irrigation delivery system performanceUnit code: AHCIRG303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to measure pressure, flow and distribution uniformity of an irrigation system. |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance | |
AHCIRG331Install pressurised irrigation systemsUnit code: AHCIRG331 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to install low and sprinkler volume irrigation systems. |
Install pressurised irrigation systems | |
AHCNSY305Prepare specialised plantsUnit code: AHCNSY305 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare specialised, unusual or rare plants in a production nursery or by other organisations, groups and individuals with a wide range of species and cultivars as the specialised plants or individual cultivars under production. |
Prepare specialised plants | |
AHCSOL202Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testingUnit code: AHCSOL202 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the sampling and testing of soil or growing media sampling and testing. |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | |
AHCSOL303Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areasUnit code: AHCSOL303 |
Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more
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DROP IN DAYS
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BLOCK TRAINING
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DAY RELEASE
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MOBILE VAN
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Toowoomba | Apprenticeship |
You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).
Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.
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This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Students must be employed as an apprentice and have a signed Registered Training Contract, stating TAFE Queensland is the Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable Internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You will also be required to have access to and bring to class a light long sleeved shirt, steel capped boots, safety glasses, ear muffs or plugs, a sun safe hat, sunscreen, secateurs, rubber dishwashing gloves, and gardening gloves. You may also be required to have access to an 8m retractable tape measure and calculator for select units.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways