AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
Plant the seed for a successful career
Participants will develop skills and knowledge in caring for nursery plants and food gardens, treating weeds and using horticulture equipment.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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CampusesBusselton. Margaret River. Albany. Bunbury. Denmark.
When Semester 1, 2024. All year round. Semester 2, 2024.
Study Mode Full-Time. Part-Time. Traineeship.
This course is for any interested people that want to learn more about gardening and general horticultural practices. Such people may want to commence their own business or seek employment as a nursery hand within established horticultural businesses.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
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All year round, 2024
Details
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCSOL202 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
| AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCPCM201 | Recognise plants |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCWRK208 | Provide information on products and services |
| AHCWRK205 | Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD202 | Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| AHCINF203 | Maintain properties and structures |
| AHCNSY208 | Maintain indoor plants |
| AHCNSY207 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCNSY206 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCMOM204 | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCLSC204 | Lay paving |
| AHCIRG221 | Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Details
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCSOL202 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes |
| AHCPMG202 | Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCPCM201 | Recognise plants |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCARB303 | Perform pruning operations |
| AHCPGD202 | Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCWRK205 | Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCWRK204 | Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCTRF204 | Support turf establishment |
| AHCPHT306 | Establish horticultural crops |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPER215 | Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition |
| AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY201 | Pot up plants |
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCMOM204 | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCLSC204 | Lay paving |
| AHCLSC201 | Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCIRG217 | Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
| AHCIRG215 | Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
| AHCINF203 | Maintain properties and structures |
| AHCMOM212 | Operate quad bikes |
Semester 1, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $818.10 + Resource fee $282.00 )
(Tuition fee* $242.40 + Resource fee $282.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCINF203 | Maintain properties and structures |
| AHCLSC201 | Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCPCM202 | Collect, prepare and preserve plant specimens |
| AHCPER212 | Use and maintain garden hand tools and equipment |
| AHCPGD202 | Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $818.10 + Resource fee $282.00 )
(Tuition fee* $242.40 + Resource fee $282.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCNSY204 | Maintain indoor plants |
| AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $818.10 + Resource fee $282.00 )
(Tuition fee* $242.40 + Resource fee $282.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCPCM201 | Recognise plants |
| 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 |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCIRG215 | Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
| AHCLSC201 | Assist with landscape construction work |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCNSY204 | Maintain indoor plants |
| AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD202 | Prepare and maintain plant displays |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $818.10 + Resource fee $282.00 )
(Tuition fee* $242.40 + Resource fee $282.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCPMG201 | Treat weeds |
| AHCPCM201 | Recognise plants |
| 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 |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCIRG217 | Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCORG101 | Support organic production |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCPHT217 | Undertake field budding and grafting |
| AHCWRK207 | Collect and record production data |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $818.10 + Resource fee $282.00 )
(Tuition fee* $242.40 + Resource fee $282.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCIRG217 | Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCNSY201 | Pot up plants |
| AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCNSY204 | Maintain indoor plants |
| AHCPER215 | Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition |
| AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $818.10 + Resource fee $282.00 )
(Tuition fee* $242.40 + Resource fee $282.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision |
| AHCMOM203 | Operate basic machinery and equipment |
| AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws |
| AHCNSY202 | Care for nursery plants |
| AHCNSY203 | Undertake propagation activities |
| AHCNSY204 | Maintain indoor plants |
| AHCPGD201 | Plant trees and shrubs |
| AHCPGD203 | Prune shrubs and small trees |
| AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |