AHC20422 - Certificate II in Horticulture

The Certificate II in Horticulture is delivered over two years and provides the skills and knowledge required for a range of entry-level roles in the horticulture industry.
Learners undertaking this qualification will carry out routine tasks under supervision, working within predictable and structured environments with limited need for independent judgement.

This qualification is ideal for:

• Secondary school students participating in VET programs.

• Learners with no previous experience or employment in the horticulture industry.

At the time of publication, there are no licensing, legislative, or certification requirements for this qualification.

Course Information

National Code: AHC20422

Study Area: Horticulture

Study Level: Certificate II

Study Type: Local

Delivery Campus: Wongutha CAPS

Class Days: Thursday and Friday

Course Length: Part-time – 2 years

Fees

Wongutha CAPS is funded through a combination of Commonwealth and state grants, along with ABSTUDY payments via Centrelink. Students are not required to pay any course or subject fees.

Pathways

Further Study:

·   AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture

Employment Opportunities:

• Nursery Assistant

• Parks and Gardens Assistant

• Landscaping Labourer

• Grounds Maintenance Worker

• Greenhouse Worker

• Local Council or Government Assistant

• Garden Labourer / Gardener’s Assistant

• Bushland Regeneration Assistant

• Farm or Orchard Worker

These roles are generally supervised and involve assisting more experienced workers with basic horticultural tasks.

Entry Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry

• Bend and kneel

• Operate tools and machinery

• Work outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Available upon request.

Accreditation

This course is governmentally accredited and nationally recognised. Aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) – Level 2.

Units of Competency

Packaging rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

15 units of competency:

8 core units plus

7 elective units.

Core Units:

·   AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment

·   AHCPCM204 Recognise plants

·   AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs

·   AHCPMG201 Treat weeds

·   AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

·   AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing medias sampling and testing

·   AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes

·   AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Units (subject to change):

·   AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment

·   AHCINF207 Maintain properties and structures

·   AHCIRG219 Assist with low volume irrigation operations

·   AHCNSY205 Pot up plants

·   AHCLSC208 Install aggregate Paths

·   RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools

AHCINF206 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing