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Certificate II in Production Horticulture

AHC20324
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
4Training providers
May 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC20324, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Production Horticultural Assistant Workers
Industries
NurseriesFloriculture
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC20324 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 4 core plus 11 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCBIO203Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
AHCBIO204Follow site biosecurity procedures
AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCDRG202Maintain drainage systems
AHCINF207Maintain properties and structures
AHCIRG219Assist with low volume irrigation operations
AHCIRG221Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
AHCMDC201Assist with propagation of medicinal cannabis
AHCMDC202Assist with care and maintenance of medicinal cannabis
AHCMDC203Assist with harvest and pre-processing of medicinal cannabis
AHCMOM201Operate two wheel motorbikes
AHCMOM202Operate tractors
AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM205Operate vehicles
AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCMOM217Operate quad bikes
AHCNSY205Pot up plants
AHCNSY206Care for nursery plants
AHCNSY207Undertake propagation activities
AHCNSY208Maintain indoor plants
AHCPCM204Recognise plants
AHCPGD209Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCPHT211Maintain crop
AHCPHT212Perform manual pollination of crops
AHCPHT214Support horticultural crop harvesting
AHCPHT215Plant horticultural crops
AHCPHT216Carry out canopy maintenance
AHCPHT217Undertake field budding and grafting
AHCPHT218Carry out post-harvest operations
AHCPHT219Handle and move mushroom boxes
AHCPHT220Perform mushroom substrate process tasks
AHCPHT221Water mushroom crops
AHCPHT222Produce trellis dried grapes
AHCPMG201Treat weeds
AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCWHS202Participate in workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK210Observe and report on weather
AHCWRK211Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK212Work effectively in industry
AHCWRK213Participate in workplace communications
AHCWRK214Observe workplace quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK215Collect and record production data
AHCWRK216Provide information on products and services
AHCWRK323Operate in isolated and remote situations
FBPBPG2008Perform basic packaging tests and inspections
FBPFSY2002Apply food safety procedures
FBPFSY2003Maintain food safety when loading, unloading and transporting food
FBPOPR2065Conduct routine maintenance
FBPOPR2066Apply sampling procedures
FBPOPR2067Work in a food handling area for non-food handlers
FBPOPR2070Apply quality systems and procedures
FBPOPR2074Carry out manual handling tasks
FBPOPR2094Clean equipment in place
FBPOPR2095Clean and sanitise equipment
FBPVIT2001Bench graft vines
FBPVIT2002Carry out potting operations
FBPVIT2003Hand prune vines
FBPVIT2005Maintain callusing environment
FBPVIT2006Obtain and process rootlings
FBPVIT2007Tend containerised nursery plants
FBPVIT2008Train vines
FBPVIT2010Take and process vine cuttings
FBPVIT2011Operate vineyard equipment
FBPVIT2016Carry out hot water treatment
FBPVIT2018Support mechanical harvesting operations
FBPVIT3005Install and maintain vine trellis
FBPVIT3006Field graft vines
FBPVIT3007Operate specialised canopy management equipment
FWPCOT3325Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM18002Use power tools/hand held operations
TLIA0020Package goods
TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLID2022Conduct weighbridge operations
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC20324 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

4 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Australian Institute of Agriculture Pty. Ltd.Based in NSW · Registered since 2019→
Edge WorkforceBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
FOOD FUTURESBased in VIC · Registered since 2021→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.