| Course Code | AHC31124 |
| Locations |
Sherwood Park (Warrnambool), Workplace training
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| Study Mode | Full-time, Apprenticeship |
| Length | Three years |
| Commencement | Start any time |
| Timetable | Workplace: On-the-job training and assessments via five workplace visits per year. Some training and assessment may be delivered on campus.Trade School: Five, 4.5-day block weeks at Sherwood Park Campus per year for the first two years. |
This qualification is offered to those employed as full-time apprentice.
This apprenticeship will give you the hands-on skills and knowledge to begin your career working in a production nursery and/ or retail nursery. With a combination of on the job training and block releases, you will develop a range of skills including plant identification, pest and disease identification and control and plant nutrition as well as gaining practical experience.
You will learn a variety of skills including controlling weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders, preparing and applying chemicals, maintaining nursery plants, troubleshooting irrigation systems, and implementing a plant nutrition and propagation plan.
Upon successful completion, you will be equipped with the skills to gain employement as a wholesale or retail nursery worker, supervisor, manager or owner.
Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts.
You must be employed as an apprentice with an employer in this field to apply for this course.
If you are currently not employed in this field please contact the South West Skills and Jobs Centre for further advice on 1300 648 911.
To be eligible for this qualification, you must successfully complete 16 units: 9 core and 7 elective.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 50 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG302 | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 80 | $0.00 |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases | 70 | $71.65 |
| AHCIRG338 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | 50 | $0.00 |
| AHCNSY308 | Maintain nursery plants | 40 | $0.00 |
| AHCPCM305 | Implement a plant nutrition program | 60 | $0.00 |
| AHCPCM306 | Provide information on plants and their culture | 70 | $0.00 |
| AHCSOL305 | Prepare growing media | 40 | $0.00 |
| AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 50 | $0.00 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 40 | $0.00 |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds | 70 | $0.00 |
| AHCIRG346 | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | 50 | $0.00 |
| AHCNSY309 | Receive and dispatch nursery products | 40 | $0.00 |
| AHCNSY313 | Implement a propagation plan | 90 | $0.00 |
| AHCSOL203 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | 30 | $0.00 |
| AHCPCM308 | Identify and select plants | 90 | $0.00 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements. Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :
There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances).
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
The fees listed below are indicative only. The course fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Course fee funding is made available to eligible individuals by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. An accurate quote for this course will be provided during the enrolment process.
| Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $3,360.00 |
| Concession rate | $675.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $18,540.00 |
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
| Additional course fees | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Course consumable/materials (approximate) | $245.25 |
Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.
You have three options when organising your payment:
Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.
We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.
There are five simple steps to apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship with us.
If need any assistance with applying, contact our Customer Service team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
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As a SWTAFE student, you can access a variety of support services that will enhance your study experience and help you complete your studies successfully. For more information about any of these services, visit our student page.
This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.
Skill sets are courses that are available free of any tuition fees for eligible applicants.
These courses are not part of the Free TAFE program and therefore will not impact your eligibility to study a Free TAFE course in the future.
