Certificate I in Horticulture
This qualification covers basic skills for entry-level work in horticulture, such as gardens and plant growing. People do simple tasks under close supervision and learn to work safely and keep the workplace in good order. People already doing this work could have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AHC10316 Certificate I in Horticulture (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People new to gardening or plant work who want a first qualification for the skills they use every day.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Horticulture assistant
- Garden hand
- Nursery hand
- Garden labourer
Qualification structure
6 units in total. 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: 2 units must be from the electives listed below. The remaining 2 units must be selected from electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core units
2 units- AHCWHS102Work safely
- AHCWRK102Maintain the workplace
Elective units
9 units- AHCCHM101Follow basic chemical safety rules
- AHCECR101Support ecological restoration
- AHCIRG102Support irrigation work
- AHCLSC102Support landscape work
- AHCMOM101Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment
- AHCNSY102Support nursery work
- AHCPGD102Support gardening work
- AHCPHT102Support horticultural production
- AHCTRF102Support turf work
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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