Course Overview
This Certificate II course has been developed to provide basic skills and knowledge to a student to prepare for work in the horticultural industry.
We have two course streams. One provides electives in the horticultural industry and the other has electives that relate more to working in a nursery.
This course provides the skills and knowledge for a range of entry level horticulture job roles.
It has been developed to provide basic skills and knowledge to a student to prepare for work in the horticultural industry.
As part of this course you will cover maintaining plants and planted areas, operating basic equipment and machinery, recognising plants, preserving plant specimens and chemical application, safety and handling.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
While there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, students undertaking this course will need to complete their training and assessment in a workplace environment or attend Landscape Skills yard for practical activities where applicable to fulfil the practical requirements of this course.
Downloads & Fact Sheets
Units of Competency
| Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| AHCWHS202 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCWRK213 | Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCPGD207 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL203 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCPGD208 | Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD209 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPCM202 | Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCWRK211 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
Course Details
Everything you need to know
$5,000.00 - Training and Assessment
This course may be eligible for government-subsidised funding including:
* all funding options are subject to eligibility
Estimated duration of 12 months, with a maximum of 24 months
Training is delivered through:
- Blended online and workplace-based delivery
- One of our training yards 🔗
Nationally Recognised Qualification in AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
Payment Options
Payment options are available for this course and can be discussed prior to course commencement. An invoice will be provided prior to any payment request.
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