AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture

National ID: AHC20416 State ID: BDE6

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Plant the seeds for a career working outdoors.

If you enjoy working in nature, cultivating gardens and love seeing your hard work flourish, this course is for you. In this entry-level qualification, you'll gain the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry. Horticulturists most commonly work in a gardening, nursery and landscaping setting.

Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change

Half price fees apply!

Some things you'll learn:

How to recognise plants
Landscaping, pruning and planting plants
How to treat weeds and pests
How to operate basic machinery and equipment
How to assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing

This course is right for you if...

You enjoy nature and the outdoors
You enjoy practical and hands-on work
You're comfortable being exposed to weather
You have good static strength
You enjoy work that requires you handling and moving objects

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Important information

Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate XX in Course Title.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Beekeeper
Floriculture Tradesperson
Horticulturalist
Landscape Gardener
Greenkeeper
Nursery worker

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA.

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.

Study options and how to apply

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Semester 1, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

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Details

Duration	1 Semester
When	Semester 1, 2023
Where	Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How	Classroom

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Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side. 

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete fifteen (15) units of competence (5 core plus 10 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCPCM201	Recognise plants	$64.80	$19.20	$7.70
AHCPMG201	Treat weeds	$56.70	$16.80	$11.69
AHCPMG202	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders	$56.70	$16.80	$5.61
AHCSOL202	Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing	$40.50	$12.00	$4.64
AHCWHS201	Participate in work health and safety processes	$64.80	$19.20	$15.80

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCCHM201	Apply chemicals under supervision	$56.70	$16.80	$11.69
AHCIRG215	Assist with low volume irrigation operations	$56.70	$16.80	$2.61
AHCNSY201	Pot up plants	$38.88	$11.52	$6.60
AHCNSY202	Care for nursery plants	$40.50	$12.00	$4.64
AHCNSY203	Undertake propagation activities	$56.70	$16.80	$7.70
AHCNSY204	Maintain indoor plants	$48.60	$14.40	$6.60
AHCPGD201	Plant trees and shrubs	$48.60	$14.40	$5.61
AHCPGD203	Prune shrubs and small trees	$48.60	$14.40	$13.87
FWPFGM2207	Undertake brushcutting operations	$64.80	$19.20	$8.75
SIRXPDK001	Advise on products and services	$40.50	$12.00	$13.87

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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