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AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture

Course Details

Course Summary

Budding horticulturists learn to identify plants and soil types, planting, pruning, nursery activities and communication, gaining a solid grounding in their career. This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a horticultural qualification.


Entry Requirements

There are no current Training Package entry requirements into this qualification.

Completion of the bksb (Basic key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

 


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $6,330.00 (2024)
Subsidised Full Fee $2,850.00 (2024)
Subsidised Concession Fee $1,980.00 (2024)
Fee for service per unit $422.00 (2024)
Subsidised full fee per unit $190.00 (2024)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $211.00 (2024)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Science and Environment
  • Start TAFE Now
Skill Area
  • Horticulture
AQF Level Level 2: Certificate II

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Possible employment outcomes include Horticulture worker and Horticulture assistant.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 5 core units
  2. Complete 10 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Start TAFE Now (STN)

18 months part-time

  • On-campus
  • Mixed Mode
Core
AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPCM201 Recognise plants More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders More Information Training.gov Details
AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Study Sequence

Start TAFE Now (STN) Gladstone and Rockhampton - Enrol into all units at once.

AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment More Information Training.gov Details
AHCNSY201 Pot up plants More Information Training.gov Details
AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants More Information Training.gov Details
AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees More Information Training.gov Details
AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
AHCIRG215 Assist with low volume irrigation operations More Information Training.gov Details
AHCLSC201 Assist with landscape construction work More Information Training.gov Details
AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 AHCWHS201 - Participate in work health and safety processes

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCPCM201 Recognise plants
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCNSY201 Pot up plants
AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants
AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities
AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCIRG215 Assist with low volume irrigation operations
AHCLSC201 Assist with landscape construction work
AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications

Standard Course Structure

12 - 18 months full-time

  • Mixed Mode
  • On-campus
Core
AHCPCM201 Recognise plants More Information Training.gov Details
AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds More Information Training.gov Details
AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Study Sequence

Mixed mode - Enrol into AHCWHS201 only. Remaining study sequence to be discussed with teaching staff.

On-campus - Enrol into AHCWHS201 only. Remaining study sequence to be discussed with teaching staff.

AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees More Information Training.gov Details
AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs More Information Training.gov Details
AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities More Information Training.gov Details
AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants More Information Training.gov Details
AHCNSY201 Pot up plants More Information Training.gov Details
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment More Information Training.gov Details
AHCLSC201 Assist with landscape construction work More Information Training.gov Details
AHCIRG215 Assist with low volume irrigation operations More Information Training.gov Details
AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
AHCTRF203 RENOVATE GRASSED AREAS More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 AHCWHS201 - Participate in work health and safety processes

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
AHCPCM201 Recognise plants
AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications
AHCPGD203 Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCPGD201 Plant trees and shrubs
AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities
AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants
AHCNSY201 Pot up plants
AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCLSC201 Assist with landscape construction work
AHCIRG215 Assist with low volume irrigation operations
AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCTRF203 RENOVATE GRASSED AREAS

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Practical Task
RPL
Written/Electronic Assessment
Third Party Verification
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.

Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN)

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Standard Course Structure

On-campus

Rockhampton City

February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time

Gladstone

February: Part Time
June: Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time

Biloela Study Centre

August: Full Time/Part Time

Emerald

August: Full Time/Part Time

Mackay City

August: Full Time/Part Time

Yeppoon Study Centre

August: Full Time/Part Time
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN)

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Standard Course Structure

On-campus

Gladstone

February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time
November: Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time
November: Part Time
Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN)

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Standard Course Structure

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
On-campus

Gladstone

January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Rockhampton City

January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN)

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Part Time
July: Part Time

Standard Course Structure

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time
March: Full Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time
June: Full Time
July: Full Time
August: Full Time
September: Full Time
October: Full Time
November: Full Time

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN)

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Part Time
July: Part Time

Standard Course Structure

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time
July: Full Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture – Start TAFE Now Admission Information

Year 10 - SEM 2
Students must be aged 15 years+

Year 11 - SEM 1
2 years remaining at school

Year 11 - SEM 2
1.5 years remaining at school

Year 12 - SEM 1
1 year remaining at school

Year 12 - SEM 2
0.5 year remaining at school

Y

Y

Y

N

N


Timetable for all students (Start TAFE Now, Mainstream and Trainees)


All Learning and Assessment material is available on the  Moodle Learning Platform.

 

Practical Placement Information

Students studying online will be required to undertake a Practical Placement to meet practical competency requirements. The Practical Placement must be in a Horticulture setting where there is a qualified or experienced supervisor to sign off on third party documentation.


It is highly recommended for students studying on-campus to undertake a Practical Placement in a Horticulture setting. The Practical Placement is not mandatory for on-campus students due to practical competency requirements begin satisfied in class.


Work Experience requirements

Students studying online and who are not currently working in the Horticulture industry will be required to seek and complete work experience whilst studying, to meet practical competency requirements. 


Within the work experience environment, there must be a supervisor available who has at least 2 years’ experience in the Horticulture industry, or must hold a relevant Certificate (more information will be provided by the teacher during the initial meeting). The supervisor will be responsible for signing off on third party reports which are required for practical observations for each unit of competency. Teaching staff will provide third party reports to students as part of unit assessment requirements. 


It is not mandatory for students who are studying on-campus to complete work experience as practical requirements will be satisfied by in class activities. 


Resource Requirements

Students are required to purchase and supply their own personal protective equipment. Items include: 

  • Steel Cap Boots

  • Safety Glasses

  • Garden gloves

  • Wide-brim hat for outdoor work

  • Appropriate clothing  long sleeve cotton shirt and cotton drill shorts or trousers for outdoor work

  • Sunscreen