Certificate II in Horticulture
This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification.
This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural trade qualification.
Packaging Rules Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of two (2) core units and thirteen (13) elective units. ELECTIVE UNITS a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective group A a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must meet job outcomes relevant to horticulture. CORE UNITS Occupational Health and Safety AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes Work AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A Plants AHCPCM201A Recognise plants AHCPCM202A Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens Arboriculture AHCARB201A Apply a range of treatments to trees AHCARB202A Fell small trees AHCARB203A Perform above ground pruning AHCARB204A Undertake standard climbing techniques AHCARB205A Operate and maintain chainsaws AHCARB206A Undertake stump removal FPICOT2221B Trim and cross cut felled trees FPIFGM2208A Fall trees manually (basic) FPIFGM3204A Fall trees manually (intermediate) FPIHAR2206A Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher Landscape AHCLSC201A Assist with landscape construction work AHCLSC202A Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls AHCLSC203A Install aggregate paths AHCLSC204A Lay paving AHCLSC205A Install tree protection devices Nursery AHCNSY201A Pot up plants AHCNSY202A Tend nursery plants AHCNSY203A Undertake propagation activities AHCNSY204A Maintain indoor plants Parks and gardens AHCPGD201A Plant trees and shrubs AHCPGD202A Prepare and maintain plant displays AHCPGD203A Prune shrubs and small trees AHCPGD204A Transplant small trees AHCPGD205A Prepare a grave site AHCPGD206A Conduct visual inspection of park facilities Turf AHCTRF201A Assist with turf construction AHCTRF202A Prepare turf surfaces for play AHCTRF203A Renovate grassed areas AHCTRF204A Support turf establishment ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B Chemicals AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision Infrastructure AHCINF203A Maintain properties and structures AHCINF204A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures Irrigation AHCIRG202A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation AHCIRG203A Install micro-irrigation systems AHCIRG204A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems Machinery operation and maintenance AHCMOM202A Operate tractors AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment AHCMOM204A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery AHCMOM205A Operate vehicles AHCMOM211A Operate side by side utility vehicles AHCMOM212A Operate quad bikes Merchandising and sales SIRXADM001A Apply retail office procedures SIRXCCS001A Apply point-of-sale handling procedures SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers SIRXCLM001A Organise and maintain work areas SIRXFIN001A Balance point-of-sale terminal SIRXFIN002A Perform retail finance duties SIRXINV002A Maintain and order stock SIRXICT001A Operate retail technology SIRXMER001A Merchandise products SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services Pest management AHCPMG201A Treat weeds AHCPMG202A Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders Soils and media AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media Tools and equipment MEM18001C Use hand tools MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations Work AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications AHCWRK206A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures AHCWRK207A Collect and record production data AHCWRK208A Provide information on products and services AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include any of the specialist qualifications at Certificate III.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Horticulture worker
Horticulture assistant.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Refer to Pathways Information
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups |
Problem-solving | Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning |
Self-management | Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Learning in order to accommodate change |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |