AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture

This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification. Further training pathways from this qualification include any of the specialist qualifications at Certificate III. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Horticulture worker or Horticulture assistant.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. It is recommended that participants:

• Be at least 15 years of age or older and;
• Have at least a Year 8 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

 DELIVERY

There are a range of delivery mode options for this qualification:

• Face-to-Face Delivery
  • Where this course is undertaken as traineeship, face-to-face off-the-job training will likely occur through day release, which will supplement the on-the-job training provided by the employer. Traineeships are generally completed within one (1) year for full-time trainees and over two (2) years for school-based trainees.
  • Classroom training is also available for non-trainees. The qualification is offered over 6-12 months, with variance for practical training availability and the intensity of training.

• Blended Delivery (Face-to-Face and Online)
  • Students undertake knowledge-based learning and assessments through an online external learning program.
  • Practical assessments are conducted in a face-to-face context.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Gap Training
  • Students’ existing skills and knowledge are considered against course requirements. Examples of evidence collected include:
    • Direct evidence – such as samples of work, photos, video, references
    • Indirect evidence – such as awards, resumes, workplace memos/letters
    • Historical evidence – such as past employer references, logbooks
  • Evidence is evaluated and gaps in students’ knowledge and skills are determined so that training and assessment can be organised. Where entire units are to be assessed in full, students are given access to an external online learning program to complete.
  • Where RPL is requested, students are supplied with an RPL application upon enrolment

 UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Fifteen (15)

•  Five (5) core units
•  Ten (10) elective units

Core Units

• AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes
• AHCPCM201 Recognise plants
• AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
• AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
• AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing

Elective Units

• AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
• AHCINF203 Maintain properties and structures
• AHCIRG217 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
• AHCLSC201 Assist with landscape construction work
• AHCLSC204 Lay paving
• AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
• AHCMOM204 Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
• AHCNSY201 Pot up plants
• AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities
• AHCNSY204 Maintain indoor plants
• AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs
• AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees
• AHCPGD206 Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
• AHCTRF202 Prepare turf surfaces for play
• AHCTRF204 Support turf establishment
• AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry
• AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications
• AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• MEM18001C Use hand tools
• TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Participants will be required to successfully complete a series of assessment tasks which may include a written exam, practical demonstration / observation, case studies, assignments and group activities.

 COURSE FEE

• User Choice Funding Fee Table

  Qualifications	Student co-contribution fee (Non-Concessional)	Student co-contribution fee (Concessional)
  RII20715 - Certificate II in Civil Construction	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  CPC30511 - Certificate III in Dogging	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  CPC30711 - Certificate III in Rigging	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  CPC30911 - Certificate III in Scaffolding	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  CPC31111 - Certificate III in Steelfixing	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  RII30815 - Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  RII30915 - Certificate III in Civil Construction (Streams 1,2.3,4,9)	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  AHC31016 - Certificate III in Parks and Gardens	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  AHC30916 - Certificate III in Landscape Construction	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  AHC20919 - Certificate II in Sports Turf Management	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour
  AHC31316 - Certificate III in Sports Turf Management	$1.60 per nominal hour	$0.64 per nominal hour

CSTC offers competitive pricing for those who don’t meet the funding criteria, as listed in the table below: