Get a job at a retail nursery with the AHC20720 Certificate II in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production, Retail Nursery). This nationally recognised qualification allows you to get your hands dirty planting and potting up nursery plants, and also teaches you how to sell merchandise to customers while maintaining the nursery storefront. Competencies include: recognising and caring for nursery plants, maintaining nursery stock, chemical safety, plant propagation, assisting with weed control and soil sampling. Enquire now for the full list of nursery career competencies and course providers with enrolment openings.
Entry requirements for the Certificate II 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.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate II in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production, Retail Nursery) will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
A Gardener establishes and maintains green spaces such as private gardens, community parks or landscaped public spaces. You might prepare an area f...
A Production Assistant supports other crew members working on film, television or stage productions. Your tasks will vary depending on the project...
A Horticulturist is a specialist who applies scientific principles and practical skills to the cultivation, management, and improvement of plants,...
A General Hand takes on various duties on a construction or building site. You might set up equipment or move building materials where they’re need...
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