Certificate II in Horticulture

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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.

JOB PROSPECTS

Nursery Labourer
Garden Labourer
Horticultural Assistant

COURSE OUTCOME

AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture

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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 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.

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.

Units

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

Core units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME

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.	Recognise plants
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.	Treat weeds
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.	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
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.	Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
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.	Participate in work health and safety processes

Elective units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
North and Far North Queensland
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.	Apply chemicals under supervision
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.	Assist with landscape construction work
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.	Lay paving
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.	Pot up plants
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.	Care for nursery plants
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.	Undertake propagation activities
AHCPCM202A Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens Unit code: AHCPCM202A Unit description: This unit covers the process of collecting, preparing and preserving plant specimens and defines the standard required to: select the most suitable plant specimens for collection; collect and identify each plant specimen; press the plant specimens collected; identify plant specimens and store collection information; store and catalogue specimens correctly.	Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
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.	Plant trees and shrubs
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.	Prune shrubs and small trees
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.	Work effectively in the industry
Greater Brisbane (excluding Ipswich)
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.	Maintain properties and structures
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.	Assist with low volume irrigation operations
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.	Assist with landscape construction work
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.	Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
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.	Lay paving
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.	Operate basic machinery and equipment
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.	Care for nursery plants
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.	Undertake propagation activities
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.	Plant trees and shrubs
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.	Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCTRF204A Support turf establishment Unit code: AHCTRF204A Unit description: This unit covers the process of supporting the establishment of turf and defines the standard required to: work in a team on a turf establishment project; use a range of turf establishment machinery and equipment; follow procedures and sequence work during the course of the growing-in period and transport; clean, maintain and store turf establishment machinery and equipment.	Support turf establishment
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.	Work effectively in the industry
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.	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Wide Bay Burnett
AHCCHM303 Prepare and apply chemicals Unit code: AHCCHM303 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests across a range of industry sectors.	Prepare and apply chemicals
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.	Transport and store chemicals
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.	Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
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.	Operate and maintain chainsaws
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.	Fell small trees
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.	Prepare and maintain plant displays
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	Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
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.	Control weeds
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.	Renovate grassed areas
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.	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
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.	Trim and cut felled trees
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.	Use power tools/hand held operations
Gold Coast
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.	Apply chemicals under supervision
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.	Assist with low volume irrigation operations
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.	Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCNSY204 Maintain indoor plants Unit code: AHCNSY204	Maintain indoor plants
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.	Plant trees and shrubs
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.	Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCPGD204 Transplant small trees Unit code: AHCPGD204	Transplant small trees
AHCTRF204A Support turf establishment Unit code: AHCTRF204A Unit description: This unit covers the process of supporting the establishment of turf and defines the standard required to: work in a team on a turf establishment project; use a range of turf establishment machinery and equipment; follow procedures and sequence work during the course of the growing-in period and transport; clean, maintain and store turf establishment machinery and equipment.	Support turf establishment
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.	Work effectively in the industry
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.	Participate in workplace communications
Darling Downs and South West (including Ipswich)
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.	Apply chemicals under supervision
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.	Transport and store chemicals
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.	Maintain properties and structures
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.	Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
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.	Assist with landscape construction work
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.	Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
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.	Lay paving
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.	Operate basic machinery and equipment
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.	Operate and maintain chainsaws
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.	Pot up plants
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.	Care for nursery plants
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.	Undertake propagation activities
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.	Fell small trees
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.	Plant trees and shrubs
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.	Prepare and maintain plant displays
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.	Prune shrubs and small trees
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.	Control weeds
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.	Renovate grassed areas

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Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Mt Gravatt	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,325
Grovely	24 January 2022	6 months	Full time 3 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $5,325

Mt GravattFull time 3 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,325

GrovelyFull time 3 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week

START DATES24 January 2022

Duration6 months

COSTFull fee: $5,325

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Campus	Apprenticeship / Traineeship	Workplace Train and be assessed in your current workplace.	DROP IN DAYS Train with a teacher at a TAFE Queensland facility without an appointment.	BLOCK TRAINING Flexible training offered in blocks ranging from three days to six weeks.	DAY RELEASE Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance.	MOBILE VAN Training undertaken at your workplace with TAFE Queensland tools and equipment.	Mixed mode A combination of two or more delivery modes.
Hervey Bay	Traineeship

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Campus	Apprenticeship / Traineeship	Delivery Mode The way your training is delivered.
Campus	Apprenticeship / Traineeship	Workplace Train and be assessed in your current workplace.	DROP IN DAYS Train with a teacher at a TAFE Queensland facility without an appointment.	BLOCK TRAINING Flexible training offered in blocks ranging from three days to six weeks.	DAY RELEASE Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance.	MOBILE VAN Training undertaken at your workplace with TAFE Queensland tools and equipment.	Mixed mode A combination of two or more delivery modes.
Ashmore	Traineeship

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Workplace
DROP IN DAYS
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DAY RELEASE
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Mixed mode

Campus	Apprenticeship / Traineeship	Delivery Mode The way your training is delivered.
Campus	Apprenticeship / Traineeship	Workplace Train and be assessed in your current workplace.	DROP IN DAYS Train with a teacher at a TAFE Queensland facility without an appointment.	BLOCK TRAINING Flexible training offered in blocks ranging from three days to six weeks.	DAY RELEASE Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance.	MOBILE VAN Training undertaken at your workplace with TAFE Queensland tools and equipment.	Mixed mode A combination of two or more delivery modes.
Ipswich	Traineeship

IpswichTraineeship

Delivery Mode

Workplace
DROP IN DAYS
BLOCK TRAINING
DAY RELEASE
MOBILE VAN
Mixed mode

Campus	Apprenticeship / Traineeship	Delivery Mode The way your training is delivered.
Campus	Apprenticeship / Traineeship	Workplace Train and be assessed in your current workplace.	DROP IN DAYS Train with a teacher at a TAFE Queensland facility without an appointment.	BLOCK TRAINING Flexible training offered in blocks ranging from three days to six weeks.	DAY RELEASE Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance.	MOBILE VAN Training undertaken at your workplace with TAFE Queensland tools and equipment.	Mixed mode A combination of two or more delivery modes.
Toowoomba	Traineeship

ToowoombaTraineeship

Delivery Mode

Workplace
DROP IN DAYS
BLOCK TRAINING
DAY RELEASE
MOBILE VAN
Mixed mode

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Certificate II in Horticulture

At a glance

JOB PROSPECTS

COURSE OUTCOME

STUDY LOCATIONS

Ways to Study

Cost

Get Started Today

Course overview

Units

Get Started Today

Ways to study

What you need to know about studying on campus

What you need to know about apprenticeships and traineeships

Eligibility

COST

Get In touch

Get Started Today

University pathways

Payment options

Upfront payment

Payment plan

Get Started Today

Important Information

Entry requirements

Assessment Methods

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How to apply

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Get started with TAFE Queensland

University pathways

Certificate II in Horticulture

At a glance

JOB PROSPECTS

COURSE OUTCOME

STUDY LOCATIONS

Ways to Study

Cost

Get Started Today

Course overview

Units

Get Started Today

Ways to study

What you need to know about studying on campus

What you need to know about apprenticeships and traineeships

Eligibility

COST

Get In touch

Get Started Today

University pathways

Payment options

Upfront payment

Payment plan

Get Started Today

Important Information

Entry requirements

Assessment Methods

Get Started Today

How to apply

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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University pathways

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