Description
With an emphasis on a broad range of horticultural skills and knowledge, this certificate is an entry-level qualification that can pathway to an apprenticeship as a horticulturist.
Training Organisation Identification (TOID) 4150
AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
- Description
- 2021 Schedule & Cost
- Entry Requirements
- Safety Requirements
- Study Pathways
- Career Outcomes
- Course Content
2021 Schedule & Cost
Duration
2 years part-time
Wednesdays 9.30am – 2.30pm
Campus
Woori Yallock
Costs
Tuition
Year 1: $1,950
Year 2: $1,950
Materials
Year 1: $350
Year 2: $350
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites or course entry requirements for this course. However, you will need to have a moderate level of literacy and numeracy skills in order to read and interpret workplace documents, including chemical labels. You also require the physical ability to work in an environment where lifting, carrying, physical labour and manual handling are required.
Safety Requirements
You are required to wear appropriate clothing (long trousers, shirts and work boots) when attending your VCAL Horticulture class.
You must also wear a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses or safety glasses when conditions require.
Inappropriate shoes and clothing are an Occupational Health and Safety hazard and you will not be able to participate in the practical activities.
At all times you must work in a safe manner, adhering to relevant policies, procedures and laws.
Study Pathways
The Certificate II in Horticulture can pathway into any number of Certificate III courses from the general Certificate III in Horticulture to Certificates in Natural Area Restoration, Retail Nursery, Agriculture, Arboriculture and Parks and Gardens, through to Diploma and Advance Diploma level qualifications in Horticulture, Nursery Management or Organic Farming.
Career Outcomes
A range of employment opportunities including:
vineyard operator
nursery staffer
orchard worker
berry grower
landscape designer
forestry worker
Course Content
Year 1
AHCPCM201 – Recognise plants
AHCPMG201 – Treat weeds
AHCPMG202 – Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL202 – Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCWHS201 – Participate in work health and safety processes
AHCPCM202 – Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens
AHCNSY203 – Undertake propagation activities
Year 2
AHCNSY202 – Care for nursery plants
AHCNSY201 – Pot up plants
AHCPGD201 – Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPGD203 – Prune shrubs and small trees
AHCLSC201 – Assist with landscape construction work
AHCINF203 – Maintain properties and structures
AHCPGD202 – Prepare and maintain plant displays
FWPFGM2207 – Undertake brushcutting operations
