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Certificate II in Horticulture

AHC20422
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
53Training providers
Jan 2023Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC20422, 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
Horticulture AssistantGarden LabourerLandscape Worker
Industries
NurseriesParks and Gardens
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC20422 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: 8 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCARB211Apply treatments to trees
AHCBIO204Follow site biosecurity procedures
AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCINF207Maintain properties and structures
AHCIRG219Assist with low volume irrigation operations
AHCIRG221Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
AHCLSC206Assist with landscape construction work
AHCLSC209Lay paving
AHCLSC210Install tree protection devices
AHCMOM202Operate tractors
AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCMOM217Operate quad bikes
AHCNSY205Pot up plants
AHCNSY206Care for nursery plants
AHCNSY207Undertake propagation activities
AHCNSY208Maintain indoor plants
AHCPCM202Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
AHCPCM204Recognise plants
AHCPER222Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm
AHCPGD102Support gardening work
AHCPGD207Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPGD208Prepare and maintain plant displays
AHCPGD209Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCPGD210Transplant shrubs and small trees
AHCPMG201Treat weeds
AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCTRF208Support turf establishment
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
BSBCRT201Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills
RIISAM203EUse hand and power tools
TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLILIC2014Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
TLILIC2015Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle
TLILIC2016Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC20422 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

53 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.

Access Skills TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 1999→
AIETBased in VIC · Registered since 2003→
All States TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
AQTRAININGBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
Arbortrim Australia Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
ARO COLLEGEBased in SA · Registered since 2001→
Australian Consolidated TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2008→
Australian Trade Training CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2006→
AUSTRALIAN TRAINING COMPANYBased in NSW · Registered since 1998→
Aventia InstituteBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
Axiom CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Chisholm InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TRAINING CENTREBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Developing Personnel Training & ConsultancyBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
Eastough's Ag Training WA Pty LtdBased in WA · Registered since 2022→
FOOD FUTURESBased in VIC · Registered since 2021→
FUSION TRAINING SOLUTIONSBased in NSW · Registered since 2011→
Holmesglen InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
INTERLINK TRAININGBased in QLD · Registered since 2001→
JCE Positive OutcomesBased in ACT · Registered since 2009→
JIMS TRAININGBased in VIC · Registered since 2018→
Landscape SkillsBased in QLD · 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.