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Certificate II in Horticulture

This qualification covers entry-level horticulture work, such as planting trees and shrubs, recognising plants, treating weeds and pests, and using basic machinery. People do routine tasks under supervision and work in a safe and sustainable way. People already doing this work may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Garden and landscape workers who do hands-on plant care and want a qualification to match.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Horticulture assistant
  • Garden labourer
  • Landscape worker
  • Gardening hand
  • Nursery hand

Qualification structure

15 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: 5 units must be from the electives listed below. The remaining 2 units must be from the electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

8 units
  1. AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
  2. AHCPCM204Recognise plants
  3. AHCPGD207Plant trees and shrubs
  4. AHCPMG201Treat weeds
  5. AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
  6. AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
  7. AHCWHS202Participate in workplace health and safety processes
  8. AHCWRK211Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units

36 units
  1. AHCARB211Apply treatments to trees
  2. AHCBIO204Follow site biosecurity procedures
  3. AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
  4. AHCINF207Maintain properties and structures
  5. AHCIRG219Assist with low volume irrigation operations
  6. AHCIRG221Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
  7. AHCLSC206Assist with landscape construction work
  8. AHCLSC209Lay paving
  9. AHCLSC210Install tree protection devices
  10. AHCMOM202Operate tractors
  11. AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
  12. AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
  13. AHCMOM217Operate quad bikes
  14. AHCNSY205Pot up plants
  15. AHCNSY206Care for nursery plants
  16. AHCNSY207Undertake propagation activities
  17. AHCNSY208Maintain indoor plants
  18. AHCPCM202Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
  19. AHCPER222Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm
  20. AHCPGD102Support gardening work
  21. AHCPGD208Prepare and maintain plant displays
  22. AHCPGD209Prune shrubs and small trees
  23. AHCPGD210Transplant shrubs and small trees
  24. AHCTRF208Support turf establishment
  25. AHCWRK210Observe and report on weather
  26. AHCWRK212Work effectively in industry
  27. AHCWRK213Participate in workplace communications
  28. AHCWRK214Observe workplace quality assurance procedures
  29. AHCWRK215Collect and record production data
  30. AHCWRK216Provide information on products and services
  31. BSBCRT201Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills
  32. RIISAM203EUse hand and power tools
  33. TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
  34. TLILIC2014Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
  35. TLILIC2015Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle
  36. TLILIC2016Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle

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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