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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.

DOMESTIC
STUDY MODES

Mixed Mode, On-campus, Online

DURATION

There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.

AVAILABILITY

Cairns, Gladstone, Mixed Mode, Rockhampton City

UNITS/CREDITS

15 units

JOB PROSPECTS

Possible employment outcomes include Horticulture worker and Horticulture assistant.

Budding horticulturists learn to identify plants and soil types, planting, pruning, nursery activities and communication, gaining a solid grounding in their career. This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural qualification.

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
AHCPCM201Recognise plants
AHCSOL202Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG201Treat weeds
AHCWHS201Participate in work health and safety processes
Elective
AHCWRK205Participate in workplace communications
AHCLSC201Assist with landscape construction work
AHCIRG215Assist with low volume irrigation operations
AHCWRK209Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCPGD203Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCPGD201Plant trees and shrubs
AHCNSY203Undertake propagation activities
AHCNSY202Care for nursery plants
AHCNSY201Pot up plants
AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment

Standard Course Structure

Duration:

12 - 18 months full-time

Core
AHCPMG201Treat weeds
AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL202Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCPCM201Recognise plants
AHCWHS201Participate in work health and safety processes
Elective
AHCTRF203RENOVATE GRASSED AREAS
AHCWRK209Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCIRG215Assist with low volume irrigation operations
AHCLSC201Assist with landscape construction work
AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCNSY201Pot up plants
AHCNSY202Care for nursery plants
AHCNSY203Undertake propagation activities
AHCPGD201Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPGD203Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCWRK205Participate in workplace communications

Standard Course Structure

2023 FebruaryMixed Mode, Gladstone, Rockhampton City
2023 JulyMixed Mode, Gladstone, Rockhampton City

Start TAFE Now (STN)

2023 FebruaryMixed Mode, Gladstone, Rockhampton City
2023 JulyMixed Mode, Gladstone, Rockhampton City

VET Centre Qld

2023 FebruaryMixed Mode, Cairns
2023 MarchMixed Mode, Cairns
2023 AprilMixed Mode, Cairns
Work-integrated learning does not apply to this course.
This course has no residential schools.

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.


Possible employment outcomes include Horticulture worker and Horticulture assistant.
Professional recognition is not applicable to this 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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