AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture
If you’re a budding horticulturist, the Certificate II in Horticulture may be for you. Get your hands dirty as our qualified industry experts help you thrive in this entry-level course which can lead to employment or further qualification opportunities.
Mixed Mode, On-campus, Online
There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
Cairns, Gladstone, Mixed Mode, Rockhampton City
15 units
Possible employment outcomes include Horticulture worker and Horticulture assistant.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
For this course, you will need to supply your own PPE, a long-sleeved shirt, a board brimmed hat and sunscreen.
Start TAFE Now (STN)
Duration:18 months part-time
Core
| AHCPCM201 | Recognise plants |
| AHCSOL202 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
Elective
| AHCWRK205 | Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCLSC201 | Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCIRG215 | Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY201 | Pot up plants |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
Standard Course Structure
Duration:12 - 18 months full-time
Core
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCSOL202 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCPCM201 | Recognise plants |
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
Elective
| AHCTRF203 | RENOVATE GRASSED AREAS |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCIRG215 | Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
| AHCLSC201 | Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY201 | Pot up plants |
| AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCWRK205 | Participate in workplace communications |
Standard Course Structure
| 2023 February | Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Rockhampton City |
| 2023 July | Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Rockhampton City |
Start TAFE Now (STN)
| 2023 February | Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Rockhampton City |
| 2023 July | Mixed Mode, Gladstone, Rockhampton City |
VET Centre Qld
| 2023 February | Mixed Mode, Cairns |
| 2023 March | Mixed Mode, Cairns |
| 2023 April | Mixed Mode, Cairns |
There are no current Training Package entry requirements into this qualification.
Completion of the bksb (Basic key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
| Fee for service | $6,015.00 (2023) |
| Subsidised full fee | $2,700.00 (2023) |
| Subsidised concession fee | $1,860.00 (2023) |
| Fee for service per unit | $401.00 (2023) |
| Subsidised full fee per unit | $180.00 (2023) |
| Subsidised concession fee per unit | $124.00 (2023) |
| TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit | $93.00 (2023) |
| Fee-Free TAFE | $0 |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86.
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