AHC31120

Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production, Retail Nursery)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Would you like to work at a retail nursery and need specialist skills in plant growing and production (as well as selling skills)? How about the AHC31120 Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production, Retail Nursery)? This nationally recognised qualification (with twin specialisations) will teach you how to propagate and maintain nursery plants, use a wide range of nursery equipment and machinery, and operate irrigation systems. You’ll also learn how to provide information on plants and their culture, setup merchandising displays, and sell nursery products to customers. The course also covers work health and safety, chemical use and storage, and plant biosecurity. Enquire now for entry requirements, retail nursery competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.

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Nationally recognised training

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production, Retail Nursery) vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.

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Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production, Retail Nursery) will prepare you for the following roles.

Nursery Hand

A Nursery Hand works on the daily tasks needed to successfully run a plant nursery. Your role might require you to help propagate or cultivate plan...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

Nurseryperson

A Nurseryperson propagates and cultivates plants for sale to the public or to a wholesale market. You’ll liaise with customers and tend to plants a...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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