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The Certificate III in Production Nursery provides skills and knowledge in plant recognition, plant nutrition and propagation techniques. Students also learn how to recognise and manage weeds, pests and diseases.

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Duration

4 year apprenticeship (ability to accelerate) - VET Feb Intake (01/02/2021), VET Apr Intake (19/04/2021), VET Jul Intake (12/07/2021) and VET Oct Intake (04/10/2021).

Study mode

Part-time (day)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

In the Certificate III in Production Nursery learn skills in the production nursery area, such as plant recognition, plant nutrition, propagation techniques and the recognition and management of weeds, pests, diseases and disorders. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

This course is supported by the Nursery and Garden Industry of Victoria.

Course structure

The course will be delivered in a variety of study modes, including online, face-to-face and workplace options. The course will be delivered in clusters of common skills required for the qualification. Students are required to complete 16 units (11 core and five elective units).

Units of study

Core units

Monitor and review biosecurity measures (AHCBIO305)

Prepare and apply chemicals (AHCCHM303)

Transport and store chemicals (AHCCHM304)

Troubleshoot irrigation systems (AHCIRG306)

Maintain nursery plants (AHCNSY301)

Implement a propagation plan (AHCNSY306)

Implement a plant nutrition program (AHCPCM301)

Provide information on plants and their culture (AHCPCM302)

Control weeds (AHCPMG301)

Control plant pests, diseases and disorders (AHCPMG302)

Contribute to work health and safety processes (AHCWHS301)

Elective units

Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas (AHCSOL303)

Identify plant specimens (AHCPCM303)

Receive and dispatch nursery products (AHCNSY302)

Prepare specialised plants (AHCNSY305)

Operate machinery and equipment (AHCMOM304)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment in wholesale nursery. Pathways from Certificate II to Diploma are available, further information is available from the coordinator on specific pathways.

Aims and objectives

Students learn to identify plants for specific areas, fertiliser requirements of plants, ongoing plant maintenance procedures, including pest and disease control and biosecurity within the production nursery industry. Students will obtain the Agvet certificate on successful completion of the pest/weed/chemical cluster of competencies.

Graduate skills

Students at this level will develop skills to work independently within the production nursery industry. They will be able to propagate a range of plants using basic recognised skills, understand the importance of soil, media and nutritional relationships, recognise a range of plants, and identify and control a range of weeds, pests, diseases and disorders.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

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Entry requirements

Applicants must be 15 years or over, have appropriate numeracy and literacy skills, and may/may not have secured full-time or part-time employment as a production nursery apprentice.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

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