This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under broad supervision in the nursery production and retail nursery industry. It is assumed that participants undertaking this qualification as a direct entry qualification would have nursery or horticulture industry experience prior to undertaking this qualification.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks autonomously involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in planning tasks, selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work. 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.
December 2026
ACAH Cairns City Campus
Level 3, 67 Lake Street,
Cairns City,
Queensland,
4870, Cairns, Australia
December 2027
ACAH Cairns City Campus
Level 3, 67 Lake Street,
Cairns City,
Queensland,
4870, Cairns, Australia
Academic Requirement: Completion of equivalent to certificate II or higher or Year 10 equivalent completed or an interest in horticultural studies or currently employed in the Horticulture Industry, with at least 12 months equivalent employment or a genuine interest in commencing a career in horticulture.
Age: 16 plus
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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