Cambodian Skills Delivery Model
Certificate IV in Nursery Operations
KHQ-AGR4-005 · Delivery Course: KHC-AGR4-005
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supervisory/managerial job roles in the nursery industry including integrated pest manager, production nursery irrigation manager, dispatch manager, head grower, sales manager, site manager, quality assurance manager, retail nursery stock supervisor, sales manager, green life buyer, nursery manager and merchandiser. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve performance of nursery systems and and may supervise nursery staff. 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.
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To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 14 units of competency: 4 core units plus 10 elective units. 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 AHCWHS402 Maintain workplace health and safety processes AHCWRK409 Supervise work routines and staff performance BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness Elective Units Group A Nursery Production AHCAGB302 Keep production records for a primary production business AHCAGB405 Analyse and interpret production data AHCPCM405 Implement an integrated pest management program AHCNSY403 Plan a growing-on program AHCNSY404 Plan a propagation program AHCWRK404 Implement quality assurance procedures Group B Retail Nursery AHCMER408 Coordinate customer service and networking activities AHCPCM404 Recommend plants and cultural practices AHCPGD403 Design plant displays AHCSOL405 Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants SIRRINV002 Control stock Group C Electives AHCBER403 Plan and supervise control activities on infected premises AHCBER404 Conduct field surveillance for a biosecurity emergency response AHCBIO401 Plan and implement a biosecurity program AHCBUS407 Cost a project AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework AHCBUS409 Participate in an e-business supply chain AHCBUS512 Develop and implement family business structures and relationships AHCBUS517 Monitor and review business performance AHCCHM404 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals AHCCHM405 Plan and implement a chemical use program AHCIRG437 Schedule irrigations AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems AHCPHT511 Develop a horticultural production plan AHCPMG401 Implement the pest monitoring and evaluation plan BSBFIN401 Report on financial activity BSBMKG431 Assess marketing opportunities BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices SIRRMER003 Coordinate visual merchandising activities SIRXMKT002 Use social media to engage customers SIRXRSK002 Maintain store security