Get the practical skills and knowledge to turn your seed of an idea into a career
A Certificate II in Horticulture is where careers in horticulture are first germinated. Learn about the latest environmental practices and principles and gain an understanding of the main plant types and how to maintain optimum soil health.
A Certificate II opens doors to a range of career pathways in the Horticulture industry.
A Cert II is the entry point qualification for Horticulture and Gardening Assistants as well as Nursery Hands and Community Landscape officers opening up career opportunities in the government and private sectors.
What you’ll learn
How to recognise different plants and treating pests and disease.
How to plant trees and shrubs and propagation activities
Assisting with growing media sampling and testing.
Environmentally friendly work practices and basic equipment operations.
Use tools and equipment
Core subjects
- AHCPCM204 – Recognise plants
- AHCPMG201 – Treat weeds
- AHCPMG202 – Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCSOL203 – Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
- AHCWHS202 – Participate in workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWRK211 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- AHCMOM203 – Operate basic machinery and equipment
- AHCPGD207 – Plant trees and shrubs
Elective subjects
- AHCNSY207 – Undertake propagation activities
- AHCPGD209 – Prune shrubs and small trees
- AHCPEF222 – Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm
- AHCPGD210 – Transplant shrubs and small tress
- AHCWRK210 – Observe and report on weather
- BSBPEF202 – Plan and apply time management
- TLID0020 – Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Elective units are subject to change.
Career opportunities
- Horticulture Assistant
- Assistant Gardener
- General Garden Maintenance
- Assistant Groundsperson
- Community Landscape Officer
- Labourer
- Nursery Hand
Graduates of this course achieve excellent career outcomes.
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Improved work status
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* Information provided by yourcareer.gov.au
AHC20422 - Certificate II in Horticulture
Study with one of Australia’s most successful RTO’s.
Course Duration: Approximately 6 – 12 months
Delivery Mode Options: Workplace | Online (real time) classroom | Online self paced | Combination of above | Workplace Traineeship
Entry Requirements: Completion of a LLN quiz to ascertain if you require any assistance during the course. For this qualification, learners are expected to have a basic to medium level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy.
This qualification does require some physical ability such as lifting and bending. Please call our office and we will be happy to assist you decide if this qualification is right for you.