AHC20416

Certificate II in Horticulture

Get a start on your career in horticulture with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work as a horticultural assistant, or garden or nursery labourer.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Apprenticeships and traineeships

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$1,575 - $5,565

Subsidised

$2,400 - $6,360

Full Fee

$5,730 - $9,585

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Course overview

Kick start your career in horticulture with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you the foundation knowledge needed to work with plants.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in gardens and nurseries grew over the past five years and is expected to continue to see stable growth in the future. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are hardworking, reliable, and have a positive attitude.

This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to recognise and identify plants, treat weeds, assist with landscape construction work, and propagate plants. Our highly experienced staff are still strongly embedded in the industry and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to succeed.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a horticultural assistant, or a nursery or garden labourer. You will also get the foundation knowledge needed to undertake further study in this field.

What can I do?

Nursery Labourer
Garden Labourer
Horticultural Assistant

Course outcome:

AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture

Hands-on training

We take our lessons out of the classroom and into the field. Get your hands dirty in our industry-standard nurseries and play a pivotal role in our plant sales, which are open to the public.

Strong industry partnerships

At TAFE Queensland we pride ourselves on the strong industry connections we have with local businesses. Our courses are designed so you get on-the-job experience while studying. It also means you get the chance to meet employers before you graduate.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 10 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM201

Recognise plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered plants. Plants include desired species as well as weeds.
UNIT NAME
Recognise plants

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG201

Treat weeds

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise significant weed species and apply a range of weed treatment control options.
UNIT NAME
Treat weeds

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG202

Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to treat plant pests, diseases and disorders.
UNIT NAME
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

UNIT CODE
AHCSOL202

Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing

UNIT CODE :
AHCSOL202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the sampling and testing of soil or growing media sampling and testing.
UNIT NAME
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing

UNIT CODE
AHCWHS201

Participate in work health and safety processes

UNIT CODE :
AHCWHS201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report hazards in the workplace. It also describes the skills and knowledge required to follow workplace safety procedures and directions.
UNIT NAME
Participate in work health and safety processes

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

North and Far North Queensland

North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM201

Apply chemicals under supervision

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply chemicals using workplace specific application equipment under supervision.
UNIT NAME
Apply chemicals under supervision

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC201

Assist with landscape construction work

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support to others undertaking landscape works in public, commercial and domestic situations.
UNIT NAME
Assist with landscape construction work

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC204

Lay paving

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to lay modular paving in landscape projects.
UNIT NAME
Lay paving

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY201

Pot up plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transplant established plants with developed root systems.
UNIT NAME
Pot up plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY202

Care for nursery plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for containerised nursery plants.
UNIT NAME
Care for nursery plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY203

Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.
UNIT NAME
Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM202

Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens for recording or identification purposes.
UNIT NAME
Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD201

Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.
UNIT NAME
Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD203

Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.
UNIT NAME
Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK204

Work effectively in the industry

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively on an individual basis and with others as well as within a hierarchy of management.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in the industry

Greater Brisbane (excluding Ipswich)

Greater Brisbane (excluding Ipswich)

UNIT CODE
AHCINF203

Maintain properties and structures

UNIT CODE :
AHCINF203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair properties and structures in situations that don’t require the specialist skills of another trade.
UNIT NAME
Maintain properties and structures

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG215

Assist with low volume irrigation operations

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG215

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assist with installing, operating and maintaining low volume irrigation systems. These systems use emitters such as drippers and generally use poly pipe.
UNIT NAME
Assist with low volume irrigation operations

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC201

Assist with landscape construction work

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support to others undertaking landscape works in public, commercial and domestic situations.
UNIT NAME
Assist with landscape construction work

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC202

Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls in landscape settings.
UNIT NAME
Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC204

Lay paving

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to lay modular paving in landscape projects.
UNIT NAME
Lay paving

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM203

Operate basic machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate basic machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY202

Care for nursery plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for containerised nursery plants.
UNIT NAME
Care for nursery plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY203

Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.
UNIT NAME
Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD201

Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.
UNIT NAME
Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD203

Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.
UNIT NAME
Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCTRF208

Support turf establishment

UNIT CODE :
AHCTRF208

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by seed, sod or other methods.
UNIT NAME
Support turf establishment

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK204

Work effectively in the industry

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively on an individual basis and with others as well as within a hierarchy of management.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in the industry

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK209

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK209

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow workplace procedures and instructions and to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Wide Bay Burnett

Wide Bay Burnett

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM307

Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM307

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application equipment.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG217

Assist with pressurised irrigation operations

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG217

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assist installing, operating and maintaining pressurised irrigation systems. These systems use sprinklers and generally use glued PVC pipe.
UNIT NAME
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM213

Operate and maintain chainsaws

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM213

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.
UNIT NAME
Operate and maintain chainsaws

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM203

Fell small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to fell small trees where hazards have been assessed as low risk.
UNIT NAME
Fell small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD202

Prepare and maintain plant displays

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and maintain a plant display.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and maintain plant displays

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD206

Conduct visual inspection of park facilities

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD206

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out routine visual inspections of park and recreational facilities to identify visible hazards and existing and potential risks
UNIT NAME
Conduct visual inspection of park facilities

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG301

Control weeds

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities using appropriate strategies to provide effective, economic control while minimising environmental damage.
UNIT NAME
Control weeds

UNIT CODE
AHCTRF203

Renovate grassed areas

UNIT CODE :
AHCTRF203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic seasonal renovation practices to restore turf health and condition on a range of grassed areas.
UNIT NAME
Renovate grassed areas

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK209

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK209

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow workplace procedures and instructions and to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
FWPCOT2239

Trim and cut felled trees

UNIT CODE :
FWPCOT2239

Unit description :
This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity.
UNIT NAME
Trim and cut felled trees

UNIT CODE
MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

UNIT CODE :
MEM18002B

Unit description :

This unit covers using a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations for a variety of general engineering applications.
UNIT NAME
Use power tools/hand held operations

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM201

Apply chemicals under supervision

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply chemicals using workplace specific application equipment under supervision.
UNIT NAME
Apply chemicals under supervision

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG215

Assist with low volume irrigation operations

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG215

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assist with installing, operating and maintaining low volume irrigation systems. These systems use emitters such as drippers and generally use poly pipe.
UNIT NAME
Assist with low volume irrigation operations

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM203

Operate basic machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate basic machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY204

Maintain indoor plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for indoor plants.
UNIT NAME
Maintain indoor plants

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD201

Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.
UNIT NAME
Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD203

Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.
UNIT NAME
Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD204

Transplant small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transplant small trees and shrubs without the use of lifting machinery or equipment.
UNIT NAME
Transplant small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCTRF208

Support turf establishment

UNIT CODE :
AHCTRF208

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by seed, sod or other methods.
UNIT NAME
Support turf establishment

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK204

Work effectively in the industry

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively on an individual basis and with others as well as within a hierarchy of management.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in the industry

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK205

Participate in workplace communications

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK205

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace communications.
UNIT NAME
Participate in workplace communications

Darling Downs and South West (including Ipswich)

Darling Downs and South West (including Ipswich)

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM201

Apply chemicals under supervision

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply chemicals using workplace specific application equipment under supervision.
UNIT NAME
Apply chemicals under supervision

UNIT CODE
AHCCHM304

Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE :
AHCCHM304

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
UNIT NAME
Transport and store chemicals

UNIT CODE
AHCINF203

Maintain properties and structures

UNIT CODE :
AHCINF203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair properties and structures in situations that don’t require the specialist skills of another trade.
UNIT NAME
Maintain properties and structures

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG217

Assist with pressurised irrigation operations

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG217

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assist installing, operating and maintaining pressurised irrigation systems. These systems use sprinklers and generally use glued PVC pipe.
UNIT NAME
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC201

Assist with landscape construction work

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support to others undertaking landscape works in public, commercial and domestic situations.
UNIT NAME
Assist with landscape construction work

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC202

Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls in landscape settings.
UNIT NAME
Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls

UNIT CODE
AHCLSC204

Lay paving

UNIT CODE :
AHCLSC204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to lay modular paving in landscape projects.
UNIT NAME
Lay paving

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM203

Operate basic machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate basic machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM213

Operate and maintain chainsaws

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM213

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.
UNIT NAME
Operate and maintain chainsaws

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY201

Pot up plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transplant established plants with developed root systems.
UNIT NAME
Pot up plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY202

Care for nursery plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for containerised nursery plants.
UNIT NAME
Care for nursery plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY203

Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.
UNIT NAME
Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE
AHCPCM203

Fell small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPCM203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to fell small trees where hazards have been assessed as low risk.
UNIT NAME
Fell small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD201

Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.
UNIT NAME
Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD202

Prepare and maintain plant displays

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and maintain a plant display.
UNIT NAME
Prepare and maintain plant displays

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD203

Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.
UNIT NAME
Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCPMG301

Control weeds

UNIT CODE :
AHCPMG301

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities using appropriate strategies to provide effective, economic control while minimising environmental damage.
UNIT NAME
Control weeds

UNIT CODE
AHCTRF203

Renovate grassed areas

UNIT CODE :
AHCTRF203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic seasonal renovation practices to restore turf health and condition on a range of grassed areas.
UNIT NAME
Renovate grassed areas

Swallow Tail Nursery

Swallow Tail Nursery

UNIT CODE
AHCINF203

Maintain properties and structures

UNIT CODE :
AHCINF203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair properties and structures in situations that don’t require the specialist skills of another trade.
UNIT NAME
Maintain properties and structures

UNIT CODE
AHCIRG215

Assist with low volume irrigation operations

UNIT CODE :
AHCIRG215

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assist with installing, operating and maintaining low volume irrigation systems. These systems use emitters such as drippers and generally use poly pipe.
UNIT NAME
Assist with low volume irrigation operations

UNIT CODE
AHCMOM203

Operate basic machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE :
AHCMOM203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate basic machinery and equipment

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY201

Pot up plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transplant established plants with developed root systems.
UNIT NAME
Pot up plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY202

Care for nursery plants

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY202

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and care for containerised nursery plants.
UNIT NAME
Care for nursery plants

UNIT CODE
AHCNSY203

Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE :
AHCNSY203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of propagation tasks.
UNIT NAME
Undertake propagation activities

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD201

Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD201

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.
UNIT NAME
Plant trees and shrubs

UNIT CODE
AHCPGD203

Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE :
AHCPGD203

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.
UNIT NAME
Prune shrubs and small trees

UNIT CODE
AHCTRF204

Support turf establishment

UNIT CODE :
AHCTRF204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by seed, sod or other methods.
UNIT NAME
Support turf establishment

UNIT CODE
AHCWRK204

Work effectively in the industry

UNIT CODE :
AHCWRK204

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively on an individual basis and with others as well as within a hierarchy of management.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in the industry

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mt Gravatt	23 Jan 2023	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $1,575 Subsidised: $2,400 Full fee: $5,730 Apply
Grovely	23 Jan 2023	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $1,575 Subsidised: $2,400 Full fee: $5,730 Apply
Grovely	23 Jan 2023	1 year	Swallow Tail Nursey. Part time 2 days per week, 9am till 2pm. Thursday, Friday	Classroom	Concession: $5,565 Subsidised: $6,360 Full fee: $9,585 Apply

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Ipswich	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Ashmore	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Bundaberg	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Hervey Bay	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mt Gravatt	23 Jan 2023	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $1,575 Subsidised: $2,400 Full fee: $5,730 Apply
Grovely	23 Jan 2023	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $1,575 Subsidised: $2,400 Full fee: $5,730 Apply
Grovely	23 Jan 2023	1 year	Swallow Tail Nursey. Part time 2 days per week, 9am till 2pm. Thursday, Friday	Classroom	Concession: $5,565 Subsidised: $6,360 Full fee: $9,585 Apply

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Ipswich	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Ashmore	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Bundaberg	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Hervey Bay	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

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Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20416)

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Certificate II in Horticulture

COURSE CODE: AHC20416

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Swallow Tail Nursery
The Horticulture TAFE program provides students living with a disability with a unique opportunity to learn Nursery and Gardening skills on campus delivered by experts in the Horticulture field. The program develops skills in nursery propagation, nursery plant care, planting small shrubs and trees, pot up plants, work effectively in the industry, maintain properties and structures, Work place health and safety, Treat weeds , pest and diseases, recognise plants, Support turf establishment, prune shrubs and small trees and operate basic machinery and equipment. The practical nature of the course will allow students to develop their skills to be a horticultural worker within the Nursery and Gardening industry. The course will be run from Grovely campus.

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Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

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If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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